Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice

This is a grave shift position (Monday - Thursday: 8pm - 6:30am) and will close 3/3/2026.

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice located in Orem, UT. The Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice will assist and support production teams through the following:
Andon response, T.M. training, tool crib management, fixture management, and creating value through assisting in flow when needed.

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

• Apprenticeship to learn the role of CNC Machinist, increase skill & knowledge to support Andon from all manufacturing cells
• Create positive relationships with T.M.’s and T.L.’s.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize work content throughout each day
• Create and improve systems that connect through the machinist role to maintain a high performing worksite.
• Respond to Andon and resolve manufacturing issues concerning customer specific product, process changes and process improvements
• Assist production floor when introducing and running new product
• Participate in new product development and Kaizen Teams
• Meet with the customer engineers when needed to discuss abnormalities with parts that have been removed from flow with manufacturability issues and create a plan to get them fixed and the parts completed
• Record and analyze data to improve KPI metrics for machinist group
• Assist other engineers and machinists when needed
• Follow Lean Manufacturing and ISO procedures to maintain a high-quality standard
• Train and assist in the set up and operation of CNC equipment for lathe and mill machines for bearings machining
• Train and assist in the set up and operation of EDM and grinding machine work
• FAI support
  - Inspect and measure parts for accuracy and conformance to product specifications
• Cross-train on multiple pieces of equipment and processes to maximize capabilities and productivity
• Create value in flow when needed in all necessary processes
• Submit and implement continuous improvement ideas as per standard
• Program and operate the Coordinate Measuring Machine
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)
• Flex schedule to cover Grave A or B Machinist as needed

• High school diploma/GED is required
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• 1 year operating Bearings CNC equipment with Pathways advancement required

• Stand and sit for eight
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Have full range of body motion (lifting, kneeling, squatting and twisting)
• Use of Safety Equipment (Safety glasses, Latex/nitrile gloves, Steel-toe shoes)

• Basic CMM and CNC programming preferred
• Stress management
• Team meeting engagement
• Computer skills, i.e. MS Excel, Word, etc.
• Pro-Engineer experience
• Basic math skills
• Manual lathe and mill experience
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges and electronic indicators, etc.
• Extensive machine shop knowledge
• Ability to interpret complex prints
• Willing to establish and implement an individual development plan, seek learning, face challenges head on and create an environment of learning
• Oral and written skills
• Experience with US Synthetic PDC Manufacturing processes
• Problem solving skills
• Organization and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision
• Six Sigma