Join Our Team

We’re proud to be a company where expertise meets innovation, and where every team member contributes to the reliability and quality our customers depend on.

If you’re passionate about precision, continuous improvement, and working in a clean, safe, and collaborative environment, you’ll find your place here.

What Drives Us

Our work is guided by four core values that define who we are and how we succeed together.

  • We act with honesty, professionalism, and respect in everything we do. By treating team members, customers, and vendors fairly and ethically, we build trust and foster a workplace where people feel safe and appreciated.

  • We take pride in our work, hold ourselves to high standards, and follow through on our commitments. At PHT, we value reliability, ownership, and intellectual honesty — not perfection, but progress and accountability that drives team success.

  • We embrace technology, automation, and creative thinking to drive smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions. PHT encourages innovation through curiosity and a willingness to challenge the status quo — keeping us adaptable and future-ready.

  • We believe in collaboration, open communication, and a culture of learning. At PHT, teamwork means supporting one another, celebrating shared wins, and growing together. PHT is stronger together — business is the ultimate team sport.

Why Work at PHT

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can use your skills and talents in a variety of career opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, operations, and more — not to mention:

  • A competitive salary

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • 8 paid holidays

  • PTO / Sick Time

  • Professional development and training opportunities.

All positions are in-person.

Open Positions

We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and help us build the future of manufacturing in our new Ogden, UT headquarters.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, ideas, and integrity to a company that values excellence at every level, we’d love to hear from you.

Our new Machine Shop is projected to open in Q1 2026 and we are taking resumes!

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to hr_ut@precisionhermetic.com. In your cover letter, please provide a response to one of the following prompts:

  • Describe one process you improved in a past job. What was wrong with it, and how did your change make things better?

  • Share an example of when you caught a mistake (yours or someone else’s). What did you do next?

If you are currently a student in college/university or trade school, please tell us your major and expected graduation year in your cover letter.

You are also welcome to email us your cover letter and resume in general so that we can keep you in mind for future opportunities!

  • 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: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

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Opportunities to Make a Difference Every Day

Job opportunities at Precision Hermetic Technology are abundant for self-motivated individuals who enjoy being an intricate part of a team focused on success. We are always seeking individuals to join the PHT team!

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“We’ve been working at Precision Hermetic Technology for over 8 years — and we love it! The company is always growing and expanding, and we’re proud to be a part of it. It’s easy to work hard in such a supportive environment.”
— Jennifer & Johanna Lopez
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