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If you take pride in mastering complex setups, solving machining challenges, and helping others grow technically, join our machining team as a CNC Machinist Level III - Lathe. This role serves as an advanced CNC lathe technician responsible for leading sophisticated setups, stabilizing and owning machining processes, improving tooling strategies, and mentoring/developing machinists while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. 

This opportunity is at our new headquarters in Ogden — named one of the top three large U.S. cities and ranked 2nd overall for job growth, economic opportunity, and housing affordability according to the Milken Institute’s 2025 Best-Performing Cities!  

OUR CORE VALUES 
We’re building a team centered around four essential values that define how we operate: 

• Integrity - We operate with honesty, discipline, and transparency. 

• Accountability - We take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. 

• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and improve systems relentlessly. 

• Teamwork - We collaborate with respect, urgency, and shared standards of excellence. 

 
POSITION SUMMARY 
The CNC Machinist Level III - Lathe independently performs complex CNC lathe setups and supervises production runs, drives process stability, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. This in-person role works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production leadership to troubleshoot technical issues, optimize machining strategies, and ensure repeatable, high-precision manufacturing performance. Requires occasional travel to PHT’s Redlands, CA location for training and to provide support. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Perform full setups on complex CNC lathe jobs including tooling selection, offsets, workholding, and program verification 

• Serve as technical escalation point for complex lathe machining issues 

• Run multi-operation parts with tight tolerances, critical surface finishes, and challenging materials 

• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and quality issues; suggest and implement corrective actions, as needed 

• Optimize feeds, speeds, chip control, and tool life to improve cycle time and consistency 

• Apply GD&T and datum structure to determine workholding strategy, setup sequence, and inspection approach 

• Identify tolerance stack-up risks and escalate manufacturability concerns when process capability may not meet print intent/requirements 

• Conduct advanced in-process inspections using precision measurement equipment 

• Support first article builds, engineering releases, and new product introduction 

• Document setups, tooling strategies, and standard work to improve repeatability across shifts 

• Mentor Level I and II machinists through hands-on coaching 

• Monitor process performance and take action to prevent recurring defects and meet production requirements 

• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on fixture improvements and process capability efforts 

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and identify early machine performance issues 

• Maintain and improve 5S standards for tooling, workholding, and setup readiness within assigned machines or work cell 

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, setup reduction, and throughput 

• Adhere to PHT’s QMS 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Required 

• 5+ years CNC lathe machining experience or equivalent advanced technical capability 

• Proven ability to independently complete complex setups and troubleshoot production issues 

• Advanced blueprint interpretation, including GD&T application, to machining strategy and inspection planning 

• Advanced metrology proficiency and ability to validate critical features 

• Experience optimizing tooling and improving process stability 

• Ability to mentor and lead developing machinists 

• Ability to document and standardize setup best practices 

• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills 

• Commitment to safety, quality, and standard work 

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required in accordance with ITAR regulations 

 Preferred 

• Citizen / Swiss-type lathe experience 

• Multi-axis or live tooling experience 

• Experience supporting first article or process validation activities 

• Fixture or tooling design input experience 

• Participation in lean or continuous improvement initiatives 

 Safety Responsibilities 

• Follow all safety procedures and machine guarding requirements 

• Proper use of required PPE including safety glasses and protective equipment 

• Identify and report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns immediately 

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures 

Pay Range: $40-50 per hour depending on experience 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week (overtime available)