US Synthetic - Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice

This is a grave shift position ( Monday - Thursday : 8pm - 6:30am ) and will close 3/3/2026.

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice located in Orem, UT. The Bearings CNC Machinist Apprentice will assist and support production teams through the following: Andon response, T.M. training, tool crib management, fixture management, and creating value through assisting in flow when needed.

What’s in it For You:

The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that

          is passionate about growth

The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and  ideas to achieve our best

Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

Apprenticeship to learn the role of CNC Machinist, increase skill & knowledge to support Andon from all manufacturing cells

Create positive relationships with T.M.’s and T.L.’s.

Self-motivated with ability to prioritize work content throughout each day

Create and improve systems that connect through the machinist role to maintain a high performing worksite.

Respond to Andon and resolve manufacturing issues concerning customer specific product, process changes and process improvements

Assist production floor when introducing and running new product

Participate in new product development and Kaizen Teams

Meet with the customer engineers when needed to discuss abnormalities with parts that have been removed from flow with manufacturability issues and create a plan to get them fixed and the parts completed

Record and analyze data to improve KPI metrics for machinist group

Assist other engineers and machinists when needed

Follow Lean Manufacturing and ISO procedures to maintain a high-quality standard

Train and assist in the set up and operation of CNC equipment for lathe and mill machines for bearings machining

Train and assist in the set up and operation of EDM and grinding machine work

FAI support- Inspect and measure parts for accuracy and conformance to product specifications

Cross-train on multiple pieces of equipment and processes to maximize capabilities and productivity

Create value in flow when needed in all necessary processes

Submit and implement continuous improvement ideas as per standard

Program and operate the Coordinate Measuring Machine

Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Flex schedule to cover Grave A or B Machinist as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED is required

Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

1 year operating Bearings CNC equipment with Pathways advancement required

Physical Demands:

Stand and sit for eight

Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Have full range of body motion (lifting, kneeling, squatting and twisting)

Use of Safety Equipment (Safety glasses, Latex/nitrile gloves, Steel-toe shoes)

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic CMM and CNC programming preferred

Stress management

Team meeting engagement

Computer skills, i.e. MS Excel, Word, etc.

Pro-Engineer experience

Basic math skills

Manual lathe and mill experience

Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauges and electronic indicators, etc.

Extensive machine shop knowledge

Ability to interpret complex prints

Willing to establish and implement an individual development plan, seek learning, face challenges head on and create an environment of learning

Oral and written skills

Experience with US Synthetic PDC Manufacturing processes

Problem solving skills

Organization and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently with limited supervision

Six Sigma