Job Title:  Production Operator - 1st shift

$2,000 Sign-on bonus for 1st shift

Starting pay up to $23 per hour plus shift pay

1st Shift Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

AMETEK - EMC

3021 N. Delany Rd. Waukegan, IL 60087

The Production Operator role is responsible to run numerical control machines which has been previously set up that automatically performs manufacturing processes. The role also examines product for defects and completeness, using microscope and measurement equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints, work instructions, and drawings to determine visual inspection criteria, workpiece measurements, and material requirements.
• Read and verify document kit and enter information on appropriate paperwork to track progress.
• Set up microscope over measuring instrument which may include minor setup of spools, laser or other machines.
• Position, adjust, and secure workpiece in a mandrel, fixture, or automatic feeding mechanism.
• Activate machine to automatically perform manufacturing processes.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Select parts randomly according to control charts.
• Visually examine product for defects and completeness using microscope.
• Inspect workpiece for defects and measures workpiece, using rule, template, or other measuring instruments to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• May sort or rework parts.
• May replace and adjust cutting device, spools or tools.
• Prepare, fill, label, and transport packages per work instruction.                 
• Remove and transport finished work pieces and packages as specified making sure to protect material from damage while handling.
• Obtain material, trays and carriers.
• Return excess material to inventory.                                     
• Perform any other related duties and assignments as required.

Requirements for Consideration:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, such as shop packet, standard work instructions, and various visual aids.
• Ability to use basic math and measuring devices.
• Good manual dexterity is helpful.
• Good time management to work at a good pace, executing word orders and demands.
• Ability to handle basic tools.

AMETEK Engineered Medical Components (EMC) is a market leader in delivering optimal solutions for the medical device industry. AMETEK EMC provides its customers with over 40 years of experience in: product design and development, precision engineering, pre-production to commercialized manufacturing, supply chain management, and quality assurance for cable assemblies and custom interconnects, laser processed polymers, catheter assemblies and sub-components, laser processed metals including NiTi and metal post processing. EMC’s experience has been applied to virtually all medical device markets from Electrophysiology to Neuromodulation, Cardiac Rhythm Management to Patient Monitoring, Ultrasound to Electrosurgical, and Diabetes to Peripheral Vascular.

AMETEK EMC's expertise stems from its passion for innovation and collaboration with customers to address complex challenges and produce optimal solutions. It does this by leveraging dynamic and innovative capabilities, collaborative engineering, and technical expertise with a proven record of excellence in solution delivery for new and existing products.