Family-owned and operated for more than 75 years, Paragon D&E is a leader in advanced manufacturing. With a strong history in injection and compression tooling, Paragon has evolved into a multifaceted organization with a diverse product line serving Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Heavy Truck, Automotive, Agricultural, Oil and Gas, and other industries.
Paragon has a state-of-the-art facility with the latest machining technology and continually invests in our team and equipment.
Because of our values and business results through policies and best practices in human resource management, Paragon was awarded one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For!
Apprenticeship Opportunities
We are pleased to showcase our apprentice program and a glimpse of what it is like to work at Paragon D&E. We really have some cool individuals!
"I started in here as an apprentice, just like everybody else, and they allowed me to grow through the areas that I wanted to grow in."
Available Positions
Compression Injection Press Help
COMPRESSION INJECTION PRESS HELP SUMMARY: Works with Paragon employees and customers to complete mold tryouts that ensure customer satisfaction and the ability to produce quality parts.
Help Desk
HELP DESK SUMMARY: Ensures hardware and network within the facility are up and working. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family owned and operated since 1942. Paragon
General Application
Are you a recent graduate, an individual getting into a new trade, or someone unsure what to apply for? Apply here and we will get
Weekends Material Handler/Machine Set-Up Tech
WEEKENDS SUMMARY: Manufacturing Technicians assist with production throughout the facility by moving material, setting up and tearing down jobs, and completing production tasks to help ensure
Nights Material Handler/Machine Set-Up Tech
NIGHTS SUMMARY: Manufacturing Technicians assist with production throughout the facility by moving material, setting up and tearing down jobs, and completing production tasks to help ensure
Weekends Machinist
WEEKENDS SUMMARY: The position is required to operate designated machinery as directed by machining programs and area leaders while maintaining quality and efficiency standards. ABOUT US Paragon
Nights Machinist
NIGHTS SUMMARY: The position is required to operate a designated CNC machine with a high degree of accuracy and speed. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family
Mold Maker/Tool Builder Days
DAYS SUMMARY: Work with all areas of manufacturing to assist with the overbuild of a specified job. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family owned and operated
Mold Maker/Tool Builder Weekends
WEEKENDS SUMMARY: Work with all areas of manufacturing to assist with the overbuild of a specified job. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family owned and operated
Mold Maker/Tool Builder Nights
NIGHTS SUMMARY: Work with all areas of manufacturing to assist with the overbuild of a specified job. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family owned and operated
Days Material Handler/Machine Set-Up Tech
DAYS SUMMARY: Manufacturing Technicians assist with production throughout the facility by moving material, setting up and tearing down jobs, and completing production tasks to help
Days Machinist
DAYS SUMMARY: The position is required to operate designated machinery as directed by machining programs and area leaders while maintaining quality and efficiency standards. ABOUT
Machinist Apprentice
SUMMARY: This is an entry-level training position that is temporarily held until competency is demonstrated in the desired area. ABOUT US Paragon D&E is family
