CNC Machinist

Boart Longyear; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Machinist in West Valley, Utah. You will own setups, tooling, quality, and problem-solving, performing manual machining from print to part on lathes and mills. You’ll gain CNC exposure and progress with Fusion 360/Mastercam as you grow.

The role emphasizes precise measurement, blueprint reading with basic GD&T, and collaboration with senior machinists and engineering teams. Safety and quality are priorities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years total machining experience or completion of an accredited machining program.
• Hands-on lathe/mill experience with tooling & shop practices.
• Ability to measure and hold ±0.001" with standard gauges.

Responsibilities

• Manual machining from print to part on lathes and mills; basic setups.
• Select tooling and set speeds/feeds; change inserts and touch off tools.
• Read blueprints and basic GD&T; hold ±0.001" tolerances.
• Inspect work with micrometers, calipers, dial indicators; in-process checks.
• Learn Fusion 360/Mastercam and make minor G/M edits with guidance.
• Collaborate with senior machinists and engineering; maintain safety.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T basics

Measuring gauges

CNC exposure

Education

Accredited machining program

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Job description

We are currently seeking a Machinist to join our Boart Longyear team in West Valley, Utah.This role Is not aload-parts-and-press-start “operator” position. You’ll own setups, tooling, quality, and problem-solving.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred (nice to have)

• 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.

This Role Is Not

A repetitive production “operator” position. If your experience is only loading parts and pressing start on pre-made programs, this won’t be a fit.