Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Location:

Waterbury, CT, US, 06705

Business Unit: Haydon Kerk Pittman

Posting Date: Oct 6, 2026

Job Description:

Are you a motivated individual seeking a new and exciting opportunity? Do you want to work in a supportive environment with room to grow? Do you want great pay and benefits while also having a good work/life balance? Then we want YOU!

We are looking for the right individual to join our team as an assembler. This exciting role involves assembling electro-mechanical products used in various customer applications by working from manufacturing procedures, method sheets, engineering prints, engineers bill of materials, and other technical documents. This position prepares sub-assemblies, final assemblies, electronic, electrical, and mechanical sub-assemblies, final assemblies, and after assemblies in their entirety.

What you will do:

• Assemble individual electro-mechanical components as required
• Manual holding, or control of components required during operation
• Work also may be washed in solution, pressure tested, or repaired by hand
• Work from drawings, blueprints, sketches, verbal or written instruction, work orders, process sheets
• Execute material handling procedures for work order processing and inventory floor stock maintenance
• Obtain parts and materials as instructed or as necessary or required to execute material handling procedures
• Prepare finished work for shipment or storage as instructed or required.
• Perform alignment or adjustments. Manually using various type special hand tools, if required, until exacting specifications are realized
• Maintain personal production and quality standards as determined by supervision
• Responsible for product quality and production quantity - work must be inspected to ensure conformity to specifications and quality standards before, during, and after completion
• Report defects, scrap, and/or production problems immediately to the Cell Leader and/or Supervisor
• Maintain records and other pertinent data as instructed or required
• Follow all safety regulations
• Maintain area in a clean and orderly condition
• Cross-train and work in other assembly areas
• Perform similar and other related duties as instructed or required

We are looking for:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three years manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Versatility required to perform many and varied other assembly and soldering operations manually
• Must have reasonable dexterity in hands to manipulate small parts
• Ability to read blueprints required

Additional Characteristics:

• Requires the ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
• Works as both an individual contributor and in a team environment
• May require standing and/or sitting for long periods of time, up to 8 hours per day
• Requires good manually dexterity and visual acuity
• Requires the use of a variety of equipment including hand tools and calibrated measuring equipment in the normal performance of their jobs such as, but not limited to: calipers, plug gauges, drop indicators, force gauges, torque measuring screwdrivers, oscilloscope, dial gauges, torque wrenches, micrometers, and specially designed PMT manufacturing measuring equipment
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• May be exposed to various industrial cleaning chemicals and oils

Why should you join our team?

AMETEK offers competitive pay and a great benefits package including:

• Excellent medical/dental/vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

About Us: Haydon, Kerk and Pittman are three world class AMETEK brands that supply advanced linear and rotary motion solutions to a diverse mix of global customers. We are recognized as a leading manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors, stepper motor based linear actuators, precision Acme lead screw and anti-backlash nut assemblies, linear rail and guide systems, gearmotors, drives and complete custom automation sub-systems.

Come join our team! Apply now!

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

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 AMETEKs 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 $7.5 billion.

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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component 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 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford