CNC Machinist 2 - 3rd Shift/Machine Shop

Ametek, Inc.•Smithfield, UT

About The Position

Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, manufactures medical-device components and products. The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up moderately complex jobs and operating CNC equipment to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards. The role may include operating a CMM and assisting with personnel training. The position specializes in setting up and operating machines in a machining area such as Swiss lathes, chucker lathes, grinders, mills, or wire EDMs. The schedule is Tuesday–Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; Thursday, 9:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; and Friday, 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. The employee must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–6 years of experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Complete knowledge of G-codes.
Ability to be a team player.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency; identify appropriate use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Availability on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical education.

Responsibilities

Set up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers; run multiple machines simultaneously when needed.
Review blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequence, and setup requirements.
Select, align, and secure workholding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machining equipment.
Calculate and set machining controls, including speed, feed, and coolant flow; retrieve, enter, or edit machine-control data.
Run trial operations to verify machine settings and programmed control data, and monitor and adjust equipment to address malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Verify finished workpieces against specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies using fixtures, surface plates, hand tools, and power tools; verify assembly dimensions and alignment.
Assist with training personnel as required.
Consult engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
Complete required documentation and follow policies, procedures, and safety precautions.
Maintain a clean work area and ensure safe operation of equipment.
Perform and document operator preventive maintenance as needed.
Assist the Manufacturing Engineer and production in various areas; may assist with tooling or fixture builds.
Occasionally perform miscellaneous duties such as packing, shipping, unpacking, sorting, inspection, cleaning, finishing, and deburring.