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Job Title:  Fin Operator

Location: 

Garden City, NY, US, 11530

Business Unit:  Treitler FMH
Posting Date:  Jul 15, 2026
Job Description: 

1st Shift Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

The Fin Operator is responsible for the fabrication, forming, inspection, and handling of fin stock used in the manufacture of aerospace heat exchangers and related thermal management products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate fin-forming machinery and related production equipment.
  • Produce fin stock and finned components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency.
  • Inspect finished parts using measuring instruments and visual inspection techniques.
  • Verify dimensions, fin spacing, material condition, and workmanship requirements.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and manufacturing travelers.
  • Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material defects, and nonconforming product.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and gauges.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Manufacturing or machine operator experience preferred.
  • Experience operating production, forming, stamping, roll-forming, or metal fabrication equipment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience manufacturing aerospace heat exchangers or thermal management products.
  • Familiarity with metal forming operations and tooling adjustments.Experience working with aluminum, stainless steel, or specialty aerospace materials.

Due to the nature of AMETEK Hughes-Treitler's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  40,000
Salary Maximum:  40,000
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 $7.5 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: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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