Wire Form Setup

Company: AMETEK, Inc.
Location: Southington
Posted on: November 16, 2024

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.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Job description: Job Title: Wire Form Setup Operator

2nd Shift; M-F (3:30 PM to 12:00 PM)



Summary

Responsible for setup on a Wire Form machine and producing quality spring parts.



Essential Job Function:

Setup and operate wire forming machines per job specification and blueprint to produce spring parts and meet production needs per quality standards.
Based on job orders, installs necessary tooling, and sets correct speed and feed rates.
Perform quality checks on parts using comparators, micrometers, calipers and other inspection instruments.
Uses technical and mechanical skills this individual monitors, analyzes, diagnoses and repairs machine problems.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance to machines.
Maintains work area neat and orderly.
Observes all safety rules and policies.
Perform other related duties and activities as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read blueprints, job orders and interpret part specifications.
Ability to use inspection equipment such as comparators, micrometers, calipers and scales.
Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Safety-first mindset.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Basic knowledge of computer for entering data.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime when required to meet customer demand.



Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum 10 years of experience in Spring Wireforming Setup.

Experience with Itaya Machines required.

Journeyperson preferred.

Experience operating a sit-down forklift a plus.



Physical Demands and Work Environment:



Paragon Medical is a manufacturing environment. The employee will be required to talk or hear with others in a noisy environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, finger and arms to handle, or feel objects and reach overhead, pull and push. The employee will be required to frequently lift and/or move object that weight up to 50lbs.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Paragon Medical will provide any reasonable accommodation for the aforementioned physical requirements.



We offer: 401(k)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays

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