CNC Machinist; Swiss - 1st Shift​/Mixed Cell

Job Title:

CNC Machinist (Swiss) - 1st Shift/Mixed Cell

Location:

Smithfield, UT, US, 84335

Business Unit:
Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Paragon Medical, a business of AMETEK, is a trusted partner in medical device manufacturing, offering end-to-end solutions from concept to final production. With expertise across various applications, we deliver high‑precision components and complete products tailored to exceed customer expectations.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑3:30 pm

Responsible for the set‑up of moderately complex jobs and operation of CNC equipment, ensuring all processes are completed to produce parts that meet quality and ISO standards. Will assist in the training of personnel as required and may operate a CMM.

• Set‑up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, special‑purpose, and CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts. Assemble machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, materials, and layout techniques. Able to run multiple machines at one time.
• Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and set‑up requirements.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and tooling pre‑setter.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit machine control media; observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust controls or media as required.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of settings against programmed control data.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust controls or media as required.
• Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assemblies using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of assemblies using measuring instruments such as micrometers, height gauges, and gauge blocks.
• Specialize in setting up and operating machines in a particular machining area (e.g., Swiss lath, chucker lath, grinders, mills, wire EDMs).
• Assist in the training of personnel, as required.
• Confere with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Complete essential documentation as required.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and safety precautions are followed to reduce risk of injury.
• Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
• Be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
• Perform and document operator preventive maintenance operations as needed.

• Assist Manufacturing Engineer.
• Assist production in all areas.
• Assist with tooling/fixturing build.
• Occasionally perform miscellaneous non‑recurring duties such as packing, shipping, unpacking, sorting, inspection, cleaning, finishing, deburring.

• High School diploma or GED;
  Vocational/Technical education preferred.

• 3‑6 years of relevant experience.

• Work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Prioritization of multiple tasks.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Complete knowledge of G‑Codes.
• Team player.

Employee Type:
Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 70,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:
Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 .