Job Title:  Machine Operator I

Paragon Medical - Bridgeport, 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:
As a Machine Operator 1 you will be responsible for the assembly of a wide variety of assemblies and subassemblies to produce a quality product for our customer.  
 
Essential responsibilites include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
•   Observe all safety rules and regulations including wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment.
•   Operates equipment in a safe manner. Participate as a member of work teams.
•    Assist in measuring team performance for safety, quality, and cost. Work with team members 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, follow basic blueprints, diagrams, eng. drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and/or procedures to accurately assembel 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.     
 
Education and/or Expererience 
•    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