Machine Operator

Southington, United States

Location: Southington, CT, US, 84098

Business Unit: Advanced Medical Components

Posting Date: Oct 9, 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:
As a Machine Operator I 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

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $40,000

Salary Maximum: $60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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