Machine Operator/Machinist 1st Shift

Latham, The Pool Company•Lindon, UT

10d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Operator/Machinist, you will be responsible for operating machine tools to produce all size batches of precision plastic and metal parts, ensuring the product meets precise specifications. This role involves working with both manual and computer-controlled machinery to create metal parts according to electronic or written blueprints and specifications. You will select appropriate tools and materials, plan cutting and finishing operations, set up workpieces, and modify programs as needed. A key aspect of this role is ensuring the accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.

Requirements

Ability to use manual and computer-controlled machinery.
Understanding of material speeds and feeds.
Ability to write basic CNC programs.
Ability to use complex measuring tools, micrometers, digital calipers etc.
Ability to work at a set production pace.
Must be able to do basic machine set ups.
Critical thinking and decision-making skillset.
High attention to critical details.
Multi-tasking skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Must have good eye hand coordination.
Solid mathematics skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Some heavy lifting is required.
Must be able to stand 8-10 hours per shift.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Basic welding skills are a plus

Responsibilities

Operate machine tools such as lathes and milling machines to produce metal parts.
Comply with company safety rules and procedures.
Review electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job.
Identify different grades and types of materials.
Select tools and materials for the job.
Plan the sequence of cutting and finishing operations.
Set up the workpiece in the lathe or milling machine.
Modify programs in response to problems.
Check accuracy of work against blueprints and specifications.