Machinist - 1st shift (Lathe)

AMETEK, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc.'s Paragon Medical Orthopedics unit in Dayton, OH, seeks a Machinist for the 1st shift to program, set up and run CNC machining centers and lathes to produce complex parts with minimal supervision.

You will write and qualify CNC programs, meet quality and scheduling requirements, and assist in process improvements while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of CNC manufacturing experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to set up, program, and operate CNC machines per drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts per drawings.
• Write and qualify CNC programs to meet print requirements.
• Meet quality and production schedules.
• Monitor tool life and replace cutting tools as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and machinists.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Quality compliance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Job Title: Machinist - 1st shift (Lathe)

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45414

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Aug 26, 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:

Program, set up and run CNC Machining Centers to produce the most complex proven or new parts with little supervision. Assist in the development of new processes. Participate as a contributing member in a team-oriented setting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate various types of CNC machines, perform progressive machining operations to create the product
• Write and qualify CNC programs that produce parts conforming to print requirements
• Meet quality and schedule requirements
• Monitor tool life and replace cutting tools as needed
• Work effectively with little supervision
• Troubleshoot programming and in-process production issues
• Perform CNC setups for other production personnel to run
• Run prototype or complex parts as needed
• Provide written operational feedback for both new and repeating jobs to aid in process improvement efforts
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instruction to operators and lower level machinists as required

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• 3-6 years in a manufactring environment with CNC experience

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 75,000

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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500.

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 [phone].