Production Planner

Job Title: Production Planner

Location:

Lancaster, PA, US, 17601

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: May 15, 2026

Job Description:

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) is a division of AMETEK, Inc. a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The Specialty Metal Products division includes seven successful businesses with operating facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, and Malaysia.

With a strong focus on safety, the AMETEK Hamilton Precision Metals plant in Lancaster, PA custom re-rolls precision metal strip and foil, including titanium, nickel and nickel-based alloys, stainless steel and super alloys with applications in medical, aerospace, electronics, and process control. We are seeking a safety-conscious, action-oriented Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Production Control Manager this role will plan production orders for the Hamilton Precision Metals facility with the utmost focus on quality, delivery performance, and cost.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan new production orders along with coordinating sample orders for heat qualifications.
• Receiving purchase orders and placing in system for production and closing work order operations.
• Reviews information from order receipt to shipment, adding unplanned operations as needed.
• Prepare final certifications for shipments.
• Preparing shipping tickets (samples, lot approvals, heat approvals, ect)
• Provides support to the Sales Department by answering questions related to production operations, such as lead times or order status.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication between all levels of supervision, departments, and management.
• Audits actual performance against product structures to ensure accurate standards.
• Work with sales department on customer status requests for orders.
• Uploading NCP information in Visual for traceability on work orders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Microsoft office suite experience with a strong focus on Excel database systems.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of experience planning operations while using an ERP system.
• Experience in production planning within a specialty, make to order business.
• Bachelor's degree in business/planning preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional lifting of lightweight materials, rare lifting of lightweight materials (up to 25 lbs.) Some pushing & pulling and reaching, continuous sitting, occasionally standing and walking. Continuous use of computer, keyboard and mouse. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 85,000

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: Lancaster