CNC Operator - 1st Shift/Machine Shop

AMETEK, Inc.; Smithfield (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Smithfield, Utah is seeking a CNC Operator for 1st shift in the Paragon Medical Orthopedics unit. You will operate milling or turning CNC machines, follow the production schedule, and inspect parts with basic tools.

Priorities include reading blueprints (GD&T) and maintaining a clean, compliant work area in a fast-paced environment. Schedule: Tue-Fri, 7:30am–5:30pm; Compensation ranges from $35,000 to $50,000 per year, with potential growth based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of experience operating milling or turning machines.
• Attention to detail and strong verbal communication.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines.
• Follow the production schedule.
• Inspect parts using basic measurement tools and follow in-process inspection instructions.
• Complete the traveler and place with product.
• May operate CMM.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in ensuring ISO policy compliance.
• Understand and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Inspection tools

Blueprint reading

GD&T

AI tooling awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Gages

Job description

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Job Title: CNC Operator - 1st Shift/Machine Shop

Location: Smithfield, UT, US, 84335

Business Unit: Paragon Medical Orthopedics

Posting Date: Sep 19, 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-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm

Job Summary

The CNC Operator is responsible for operating various milling or turning CNC machines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines.
• Follow the production schedule.
• Inspect parts using basic measurement tools and follow the in-process inspection instructions.
• Complete the traveler and place with product.
• May be responsible to operate CMM.
• Maintain a well-organized and clean working area.
• Assist in ensuring compliance of ISO policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow policies and procedures.

Education

• High School or GED

Experience

• 0-3 years - Operating milling or turning machines.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic inspection equipment (mics, calipers, gages, etc.)
• Ability to read blue prints and knowledge of GD&T.
• 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: 35,000

Salary Maximum: 50,000

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].