Assembler

Job Title: Assembler

Location:

Bridgeport, CT, US, 06610-0156

Business Unit: Advanced Medical Components

Posting Date: Apr 20, 2026

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:

Responsible for the assembly of a wide variety of assemblies and subassemblies to produce a quality product for our customer.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Observe all safety rules and regulations including wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment.
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Participate as a member of work teams.
• Assist in measuring team performance for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Work with team members, other business functions, customers and suppliers to continually improve these measures.
• Participates in Level 3 activities such as scrap and rework elimination projects along with various other kaizen events.
• Read, interpret and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble equipment and 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 and use various inspection equipment and precision tools and understand and apply basic inspection and sound measurement practices. Basic knowledge of Level 3 principles.

Education and/or Experience:

• 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

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $35,000

Salary Maximum: $40,000

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 AMETEKs 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 $7.5 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.

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.