Machinist II

Applied Materials; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Birch Grove, MT is seeking a full-time CNC machinist to safely operate mills and lathes to produce prototype and production parts. You will support internal customers across manufacturing, engineering, and facilities while following blueprints and Work Orders to select tooling and set-ups.

The role requires practical machining skills, accuracy in measurements, and a collaborative, customer-focused mindset to maintain high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities.
• Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others.
• Has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Impacts the quality of own work.
• Uses communication skills to exchange of information.

Responsibilities

• Can safely operate a CNC Mill or CNC Lathe performing moderately complex operations to produce prototype and production parts.
• Supports in-house customers such as manufacturing, engineering, business units, and facilities; conveys a customer-service approach.
• Determines machining process, tooling and fixtures from Work Orders, blueprints, sketches and instructions.
• Performs machining and assembly tasks using standard shop equipment (grinders, drills, saws, etc.).
• Plans and performs moderately complex machine set-ups; uses basic trig to set angles and use capacity efficiently.
• Executes milling, turning, drilling, threading, reaming, and chamfering; verifies part dimensions.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators; conducts rework as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper handling of tools and stock; adheres to safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC Milling

CNC Lathe

Shop equipment

Calipers

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$20.00 - $27.50

Location:

Birch Grove, MT

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Can safely operate a CNC Mill or CNC Lathe performing moderately complex operations in producing prototype parts, production parts, modifications and repairs to existing parts and assemblies, and/or fabricating parts from steels, stainless steels, aluminum, plastics and other non-metals.
2. Supports in-house customers, such as manufacturing, engineering, business units, direct/indirect materials, and facilities. Portrays a customer service approach. Interfaces effectively and courteously with customers.
3. Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling and fixtures requirements.
4. Performs a variety of machining and/or assembly tasks utilizing standard machine shop equipment, such as surface grinders, drill presses, grinders, sanders, band saws, rotary table, and/or standard band and power tools.
5. Plans and performs moderately complex machine set-ups. Possesses a basic knowledge of trigonometry, which is required to accurately calculate angles used in set-ups and machining. Makes full use of machine capacity to minimize amount of machining or number of set-ups required to product parts competitively.
6. Performs machining operations, such as milling, turning, facing, boring, chasing single and multiple external and internal threads, drilling, grooving, reaming and chamfering. Monitor machines and verify that part dimensions conform to specifications.
7. Performs visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications. Uses calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools. Performs rework as necessary.
8. Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss. Conforms to departmental safety requirements.

Functional Knowledge

• Has developed analytical skills and application of scientific methods to perform a variety of activities

Business Expertise

• Has good understanding of how the team integrates with others

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to exchange of information

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

No

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.