Machinist - 1st shift (Mills)

AMETEK, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 68,880,000 - 103,320,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking an experienced Machinist for 1st shift to program, set up, and run CNC milling centers. The role involves developing new processes and collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of CNC manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and is able to work with minimal supervision on complex parts. Compensation is industry-aligned for hourly staff in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in a manufacturing environment with CNC experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines to produce parts.
• Write and qualify CNC programs to meet print requirements.
• Meet quality and schedule requirements.
• Monitor tool life and replace cutting tools as needed.
• Troubleshoot programming and in-process production issues.
• Provide written operational feedback to aid process improvement.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Prototype machining

Team guidance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Machinist - 1st shift (Mills)

Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45414

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Sep 18, 2026

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.

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. 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 [phone].