Machinist
Boart Longyear•Salt Lake City, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology. We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our Boart Longyear team in West Valley, Utah. This role Is not a load-parts-and-press-start “operator” position. You’ll own setups, tooling, quality, and problem-solving.
Requirements
- 1–2 years total machining experience or completion of an accredited machining program.
- Hands-on manual lathe/mill experience (school, internship, or work) and familiarity with tooling & shop practices.
- Ability to measure and hold ±0.001" with standard gauges; solid shop math/trig.
- Blueprint reading with basic GD&T concepts; eagerness to learn CNC.
- Able to handle larger parts with crane/rigging assistance; stand for a full shift.
- HS diploma/GED; valid driver’s license & good record; able to pass background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to horizontal lathes (manual or CNC).
- Any CAM/CNC fundamentals (Fusion 360/Mastercam, canned cycles, simple toolpaths).
- Experience around tough alloys (4140/4340, tool steels) or job-shop/repair environments.
Responsibilities
- Manual machining from print to part on lathes and mills (basic setups from scratch, indicating 3-jaw/4-jaw, facing/turning/grooving/boring/cut-off, simple threading).
- Select basic tooling & set speeds/feeds; change inserts, touch off tools; aim for finish, tolerance, and tool life.
- Read blueprints & basic GD&T; hold ±0.001" on common features with coaching as needed.
- Inspect your work with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges; complete in-process checks and first articles.
- CNC exposure & growth: set work/tool offsets, load/prove programs, make minor G/M edits with guidance; learn Fusion 360/Mastercam to progress toward programming.
- Work safely, communicate clearly, and collaborate with senior machinists and engineering.
Benefits
- a strong compensation plan
- medical, vision, and dental program
- retirement program
- employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
- employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
