Job Title: Assembler
Location:
Bridgeport, CT, US, 06610-0156
Business Unit:
Paragon Medical Advanced Surgical
Posting Date:
Aug 21, 2025
Job Description:
Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high-precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the assembly of a wide variety of assemblies and subassemblies to produce a quality product for our customer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Observe all safety rules and regulations including wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.
- Operates equipment in a safe manner.
- Participate as a member of work teams.
- Assist in measuring team performance for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Work with team members, other business functions, customers and suppliers to continually improve these measures.
- Participates in Level 3 activities such as scrap and rework elimination projects along with various other kaizen events.
- Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and products
- Perform microscope inspection on assembled parts
- Maintain inventory of product in workstations
- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
- Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
- Attends required training programs. Performs 5s activities.
- Assist in the training of other associates in procedures and use of equipment.
- Ability to read and use various inspection equipment and precision tools and understand and apply basic inspection and sound measurement practices. Basic knowledge of Level 3 principles.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- HS Graduate of Equivalent i.e. GED
- At least 6 months’ work experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to remain productive under indirect supervision and follow verbal and written instructions and techniques
- Basic mathematical aptitude required
CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Up to 6 weeks of on the job training to become familiar and confident with essential duties
- GMP Training
- General Orientation
- Annual Safety training programs (Hearing Conservation, etc.)
- Quality System Awareness Training
Employee Type:
Hourly
Salary Minimum:
$35,000
Salary Maximum:
$40,000
Incentive:
No