Laser Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

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 Of Position: Responsible for the operation of the laser and computer.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.
• Verify work order information.
• Verify product identity.
• Visually inspect product for cosmetic defects.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Verify lot codes to customer specifications.
• Laser and inspect product to blueprint specifications.
• Understand and follow policy and procedures.
• Document and record all work done in work cell.
• Follow Process Information Sheets.
• Utilize and complete documents.
• Prepare product for transfer to next work cell.
• Label and identify product in/out of work cell.
• May operate vision system for laser scale verification.
• Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.
• May set up laser and computer as necessary.
• Assist in other areas of production, as needed.
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, may be required to train others in similar roles.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands & arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats.
• May be required to climb stairs.
• Must regularly be able to pull & push up to 25 pounds & occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work performed in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, or equivalent.
• Computer experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read blueprints and familiarization with schedules.

Pay

Employee Type: Hourly; Currency: USD; Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 per year; Incentive: None. (Note: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting; actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.)