Stamping Machine Operator

AMETEK Inc.; Montvale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is seeking an hourly press operator in Montvale, NJ. You will set up tooling and operate stamping presses to convert strip material per work orders, ensuring quality and safety.

You will maintain 6S standards, work with OPEX Engineering on efficiency projects, and assist the area manager with improvements while handling multiple tasks and weekend shifts when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, microscope, shadowgraph).
• Basic computer skills; able to enter data into ERP system.
• Willingness to perform on-the-job training and learn new tooling.

Responsibilities

• Operate stamping press to produce components from strip material per work orders.
• Set up tools and establish processing techniques for new materials.
• Adjust controls for lubricant flow, speed, and pressure; follow safety rules.
• Maintain 6S in the work area and assist with process improvement projects.
• Move material between storage and press room; support area manager as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Hand dexterity

Education

On-the-job training

Tools

Micrometer

Caliper

ERP system

Job description

Operate press machine to create components from required strip material per work order.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by following 6S principles.
• Set up tools and operate stamping press.
• Establish general processing techniques for new materials. Adjust controls to regulate flow of lubricant, machine speed, machine pressure, etc.
• Interpret and follow shop work orders.
• Ability to take on multiple work assignments.
• Timely completion of work assignments.
• Work with OPEX Engineering staff on efficiency improvement projects, etc.
• Assist area manager with any 6S initiatives and process improvement projects.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintaining each machine in a “model clean” state by performing regular “Type A” cleans, as expected by procedure/work instruction.
• Maintaining the press machine’s tool and die set, having them repaired or sharpened as necessary.
• Maintaining/staging in-process work material in a proper environment preventing contamination and/or damage.
• Move material between storage and press room.

Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Must be able to work well with others and be able to follow departmental rules.
• Must be able to perform duties without external distraction, such as mobile phones and personal electronic devices.
• Must be able to work with micrometer, digital or mechanical, sensing thickness with .0001” accuracy.
• Be able to lift materials up to 50 lbs. With assistance and/or using small lifting equipment.
• Safety conscious and able to assess risks with strong mechanical aptitude and solid mathematical skills.
• Desire to use hands and learn new machinery and tooling.
• Willingness to work on weekends when needed.

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Some training may be acquired on the job.
• Use of inspection tools (micrometer, caliper, microscope, shadowgraph, etc.).
• Equipment safety training.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to make computer transactions into the ERP system.

Why Join Coining?

At Coining, employees are valued for their expertise, teamwork, and commitment to quality and safety. We offer a stable, collaborative manufacturing environment with consistent schedules and opportunities to contribute to meaningful work. As part of AMETEK, a global leader in industrial technology, employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and long‑term growth opportunities.

About Coining

Coining, part of AMETEK Specialty Metal Products, is a global manufacturer of precision metal solutions supporting critical applications across aerospace, medical, electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Our highly engineered components and coining dies are used in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are essential, including applications that support life‑changing and life‑saving technologies.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].