Job Title: Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Location:

Pierceton, IN, US, 46562

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Jun 24, 2026

Job Description: SUMMARY OF POSITION: Set up and operate Water Jet machines and computer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Set up and operate water jet (both media and water only machines).
• Perform necessary program adjustments to produce good parts.
• Make machine changes or adjustments, as required.
• Inspect completed product to the blueprint.
• Complete necessary documentation (Traveler, IP sheet, etc.).
• Understand and follow policy procedures.
• Label and identify products in and out of cell.
• May operate vision system for silicone verification.
• Perform and document any necessary preventative maintenance functions.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist in other areas, as needed.
• Once competent, may be required to train others in the cell.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Computer experience preferred.

SKILLS: Ability to read blueprints. Familiar with production schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required throughout the work day to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and 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 and push up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment: Work performed in a production environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (for Maintenance & Receiving only). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 40,000

Salary Maximum: 45,000

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.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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