Machine Operator

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 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, cost and to continually improve these measures.
• Participates in Level 3 activities such as scrap and rework elimination projects along with various other kaizen events.
• Read, follow basic blueprints, diagrams, 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, use various inspection equipment, precision tools, 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