Job Title:  Assembly Lead - 1st Shift

Location: 

Pierceton, IN, US, 46562

Business Unit:  Paragon Medical Orthopedics
Posting Date:  Aug 25, 2026
Job Description: 

Job Summary:


Responsible for assembling customer product according to specific instruction. To build or repair all types, sizes, and shapes of cases, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

  • Assembly of metal cases including insertion of rivets, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.
  • Testing, inspection, and packaging of product.
  • Metal finishing, prototype running, and other metal case production work.
  • Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles.
  • Assembly of metal cases including insertion of rivets, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.
  • Testing, inspection, and packaging of product.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

  • Filling in for Cell Leaders
    o    Provide guidance to personnel assigned to cell to ensure production needs are met.
    o    Inspect product ensuring it complies with requirements at all stages and administer first piece checks. 
    o    Engages with support teams to resolve any production related issues.
    o    Troubleshoot problems/issues in order to meet production needs.
    o    Ensure all Part counts reconcile and that all data entries in Visual match the production travelers before product are moved.
    o    Scheduling assistance/line manning assistance
    o    Operator development and training/skills matrix.
    o    Tooling/supply/material requests
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, 
    work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate 
    AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

 

Education:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or GED

 

Experience:

  • 0-3 years
  • Previous manufacturing experience using small hand tools preferred.

 

KSA's:

  • Good hand and eye coordination
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to use calipers and micrometers
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to be a team player.
  • Well-versed with all work instructions & that pertain to all production areas in C&T.
  • Communicate updates to all Cell Leaders and other leads within C&T, all shifts.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  40,000
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.

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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.


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