Operate the CMM, Romer Arm and other quality equipment with a high degree of accuracy and speed including programming and disposition of OMV (On Machine Verification) files for machines with OMV capabilities to verify that products meet Paragon and customer quality requirements.

ABOUT US

Paragon D&E is family owned and operated since 1942. Paragon has been awarded the Best and Brightest Company to work for multiple years, partly due to our welcoming culture and industry diversity. Our company works in various industries, including Aerospace, Nuclear, Heavy Truck, Automotive, Agriculture, Oil &Gas, and more! With work in that many industries, there is something for everyone here. Employees get to work with state-of-the-art machining and technology in a clean and organized shop.

With ample room for growth and development, Paragon is looking for new talent, skills, and expertise to join our team because we believe these are the keys to success. Not only are we a stable company looking for process-driven people; Paragon is also a very fun rewarding place to work. Sign-on and referral bonuses, free health insurance, encouraging staff, onsite nurse, EAP, employee gatherings, and so much more! Apply today to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Proactively reviewing the schedule board for the priority of work to be performed
• Reviewing Manufacturing Plans for the type of inspection required, job requirements and line up
• Proficiently operates coordinate measuring machine, Romer Arm and other measurement equipment
• Interprets drawings that include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and translates that information, to ensure manufactured products meet internal engineering and customer dimensional specifications.
• Learning to program PC DMIS for OMV, and disposition OMV results.
• Performs needed quality inspections including completing customer required reports
• Maintaining calibration and certifications for Paragon and employee hand-tools.
• Notifies both Project Leads and Program Managers when part does meet specifications, including identifying out of tolerance conditions, and explaining in detail.
• Troubleshooting and offering solutions when parts do not meet specification
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to improve processes and product quality and efficiencies including inspection methods.
• Completing receiving inspections when required
• Comply with Paragon’s 5S program by contributing to continuous improvement, productivity, quality, cost reduction, safety and housekeeping.
• Supporting the AS9100 and NQA-1 system and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year degree, preferably Engineering, or 5 years of experience in the mold making industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must. Experience with an ERP system is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

• Detail Oriented – Possesses a strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Communication – Effectively communicates so customer needs are met.
• Customer Focused – Responsive to customer needs while effectively prioritizing workload.
• Process Driven – Follows processes and insists quality standards are met without exception.
• Problem Solving – Ability to troubleshoot and offer solutions to problems.