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Assembly Technician

AMETEK · Carson City, NV

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at AMETEK (industrial) in Carson City, NV. , the Assembly Technician will use work instructions, engineering drawings, and job travelers to.

They ask for
3+ years
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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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 757 other live manufacturing postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$104k, from 88 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 49%
  • Tooling 39%
  • CNC 31%
  • Machining 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: AMETEK in Carson City

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from AMETEKAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Read and interpret assembly drawings and detailed instructions
  • ◆Assemble electro-mechanical instrumentation and systems
  • ◆Layout and install sample handling/conditioning systems
  • ◆Communicate effectively with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams
  • ◆Maintain high production standards and quality workmanship
  • ◆Organize work efficiently and maintain a clean, detail-oriented workspace

Required Skills & Experience

  • ✓Proficient with standard hand tools (e.g., screw drivers, wrenches, ratchets, hammers, crimpers, and cutting tools, etc.)
  • ✓Proficient in the use of power tools (e.g., drill, grinder, band saw, cutting wheel, chop saw, and similar tools)
  • ✓Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
  • ✓1–3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • ✓Preference given to candidates with experience in electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic panel fabrication
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Universal Analyzers, an AMETEK business, is seeking an Assembly Technician for our Carson City, NV manufacturing site. Universal Analyzers designs and manufactures gas sample extraction and conditioning equipment for continuous emissions monitoring and process measurement applications, including sample probes, gas coolers, sample conditioning systems, and custom-engineered assemblies that deliver conditioned gas samples to analyzers.

In this role, the Assembly Technician will use work instructions, engineering drawings, and job travelers to:

  • •Perform system layout
  • •Install components
  • •Wire electrical systems
  • •Plumb systems using PTFE and/or stainless-steel tubing

Work Schedule

  • •Flexible start times available after training
  • •Shifts begin between 5:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday
  • •Full-time, on-site position

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