Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Location:

San Luis Obispo, CA, US, 93401

Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: May 6, 2026

Job Description:

The Production Technician performs mechanical or electro-mechanical sub-assembly work. Direction provided by verbal instructions or established assembly procedures. Requires simple adjusting with liberal tolerances and no fitting. Work is typically performed at a bench and may include walking or standing. Performs bench-type processes to complete mechanical and electrical assemblies / sub-assemblies, using hand tools and electronic tooling. Performs assembly operations that are moderately complex, requiring adjusting, and aligning of components to ordinary tolerances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: include the following:

• Performs assembly operations either by wire bonding, soldering, spot welding, staking, or epoxying.
• Performs assembly under a microscope.
• Hand solders pins, cables, components, sub-assemblies, and completed units.
• Operates ultrasonic welding apparatus.
• Attaches various I.C.s, transistors, resistors, or thermistors to P.C. boards.
• Performs oil fill operations.
• Conducts tests for some final units.
• Performs life testing programs utilizing a computer.
• Provides training or instruction of co-workers and other employees when needed.
• May operate turning-center-assisted tig welding to specific programs established by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May rotate to other workstations in the unit.
• Meets or exceeds departments targets set by supervisor/ managers
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 2+ years' experience
• Ability to perform multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow workplace safety standards and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team setting and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree GED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small parts.
• Work is typically performed at a variety of locations within the department (which includes walking or standing).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible reasonable accommodation may be made which would enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate (~75dba). Specific vision abilities required by this job include but are not limited to: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When required, must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs and up to 50 lbs

#CareForTomorrow

At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it #CareForTomorrow!

https://www.ametekstc.com/about-us/carefortomorrow

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $40,000

Salary Maximum: $50,000

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: Bakersfield

Nearest Secondary Market: San Luis Obispo