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Manufacturing Technician - Welder

AMETEK · Wilmington, MA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at AMETEK (industrial) in Wilmington, MA. , you will be specifically responsible for TIG, plasma, and laser welding assembly and associated processes across all of AMETEK’s aerospace sensor production lines.

Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Welding, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.

Median of the low and high ends of 52 live postings that list pay, out of 947 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $76k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 55%
  • Team leadership 45%
  • ✓ Lean 29%
  • CNC 29%
  • Machining 26%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Product and process development support. Interface directly with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to assist with the development and documentation of new product, associated processes, fixtures, tooling and equipment. Capable to build qualification and first build products from sketches and detailed work instruction documentation.
  • ◆Process improvement and Operational Excellence participation: Proactively support opportunities to improve new and existing manufacturing process, fixtures, tooling and equipment. Support may be in the form of suggestions and/or active participation with engineering teams focused on process improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives utilizing formal tools such as six sigma, lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and others.
  • ◆Legacy product and production runs. Perform all manufacturing tasks (fabrication, assembly and test) required to support on-going production at this site.
  • ◆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.
  • ◆Support product transitions. Support the preparation of product, equipment, fixtures, tooling, related documentation and processes for transitions to other AMETEK manufacturing sites.
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The Welder is responsible for supporting the Design, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and the Materials Organization in the development & assembly of new and existing products. In this role, you will be specifically responsible for TIG, plasma, and laser welding assembly and associated processes across all of AMETEK’s aerospace sensor production lines.

Job

Preferred Skills

  • +Manual Plasma, TIG, Electron Beam (EB) welding, and laser welding in accordance with applicable specifications.
  • +Automated or semi-automated TIG, plasma & laser welding.
  • +TIG and Laser welding certifications (certification required within 90 days of upgrade or hired into this position).
  • +Experience with Precision Welding
  • +Due to the nature of SFMS 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.

Why Work for Us?

  • +Competitive Compensation & Holiday Pay
  • +Great Health Benefits, and 401(k) plans
  • +Paid Time Off per year, amount depending on level
  • +Less red tape – we have an environment that supports the entrepreneurial spirit
  • +Fun & challenging culture while still providing work/life balance for our employees
  • +Fast growth opportunities and quicker career development for the right candidate
  • +Mentors to help you grow both personally and professionally

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