CNC Machinist 2 - 3rd Shift/Machine Shop

AMETEK Inc.; Smithfield (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The AMETEK Inc. Paragon Medical Orthopedics unit in Smithfield, Utah is seeking a CNC Machinist 2 for the 3rd shift.

You will set up moderately complex jobs and operate CNC machines to produce precision metal and plastic parts, following blueprints and ISO standards. Responsibilities include selecting tools, loading fixtures, adjusting speeds and feeds, verifying dimensions with micrometers and height gauges, and assisting in training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Vocational/Technical preferred.
• 3–6 years of experience in CNC machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and G-Codes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up moderately complex jobs and operate CNC machines and machining centers.
• Review blueprints and specs to determine dimensions and tolerances.
• Select and secure fixtures, tools, attachments, and materials.
• Set controls for speed, feed, and coolant; monitor machine for faults.
• Verify finished parts against specs using precision instruments.
• Assist in training personnel as required.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with policies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

G-code programming

AI tools usage

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: CNC Machinist 2 - 3rd Shift/Machine Shop

Location: Smithfield, UT, US, 84335

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Oct 15, 2026

Job Description:

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: Tuesday-Wednesday 8:30pm-7:30am; Thursday 9:30pm-7:30am; Friday 8pm-4am

Job Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up moderately complex jobs and operate conventional, special-purpose, and computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts and fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machine ability of materials, and layout techniques. Able to run multiple machines at one time.
• Review and understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
• Selects, aligns, and secures 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 command to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media; observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media, as required.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings to programmed control data ensuring functionality and performance.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine controls or control media, as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly, using jigs, fixtures, surface plate, surface table, hand tools, and power tools.
• Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, and gage blocks.
• Specializes in setting up and operating machines in a particular machining area (i.e., Swiss lathes, chucker lathes, grinders, mills, wire EDMs, etc.).
• Responsible to assist in the training of personnel, as required.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.
• Complete essential documentation, as required.
• Assure all policies and procedures are followed and safety precautions are taken to reduce the risk of injury.
• Maintain a clean work area and assure safe operation of all equipment.
• Must be available on reasonable notice for unscheduled overtime to meet production schedules.
• Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Assist Manufacturing Engineer.
• Assist production in all areas.
• May assist with tooling / fixturing build.
• Occasionally, miscellaneous non-recurring duties such as, but not limited to, packing, shipping, unpacking and sorting, inspection, cleaning, finishing, deburring, etc.

Education

• High School or GED; Preferred - Vocational/Technical

Experience

• 3-6 years

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Complete knowledge of G-Codes.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 45,000

Salary Maximum: 65,000

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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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, and 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 [phone].