Asphalt Milling Machine Operator Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Company Information: 

Rock Exotica (Thompson Manufacturing, Inc) was founded in 1987 by Rock Thompson, whose passion for rock climbing and inventive spirit led him to build the company from his parent’s garage with a rebuilt WWII milling machine and a groundbreaking product—the Soloist. Since then, Rock Exotica has continued to revolutionize technical equipment for professionals, staying true to its roots of innovation, safety, and quality. Proudly designed, manufactured, and assembled in Utah, USA, we remain committed to pushing boundaries while honoring the craftsmanship that started it all.  

Join the team that’s redefining safety. At Rock Exotica, we don’t just manufacture safety and rescue equipment, we lead the industry with groundbreaking Innovation and first-to-market products Trusted by first responders, arborists, and the entertainment world. We’re looking for Dedicated individuals who value quality, precision, and the mission of helping others stay safe.  If you're driven by purpose and inspired by Excellence, Rock Exotica is where your impact begins!!

**Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required**

  **Must Be 18+ year of age to apply**  

 We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and customers. As part of our commitment to safety, we evaluate all candidates based on their ability to uphold our workplace standards, including the safety and well-being of those we serve. All hiring decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and state law.   

Job Summary:  Grave Shift: 10pm - 6:30am Monday - Friday  Signing Bonus $2,000

The Machine Operator operates machine shop equipment (CNC Machines) to create parts for the assembly of products manufactured by the company.  The Operator follows established procedures to ensure products meet all ISO requirements, stated tolerances, and required inspection criteria by performing the following duties.  Machine Operators are trained on our equipment and procedures to ensure work is performed safely and all products meet our quality standards. They are loading raw materials and validating setups in CNC machines based on specified programming, then monitoring production outputs for defects.

We promote employees within the Machine Operator career levels as they gain experience, plus provide opportunities to advance towards Setup Technician, Machinist and Maintenance positions. 

Reports to Shift Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes machine shop equipment for the milling, turning, drilling, taping, and deburring of products manufactured by the company
• Follows and studies blueprints, job travelers, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished parts
• Inspects parts and takes measurements to verify conformance of finished parts to specifications
• Deburrs parts with file or scraper
• Ensures parts manufactured meets quality standards and identifies and reports defective parts, materials, and other problems to the Machining Team Lead 
• Gathers necessary materials as needed per the job traveler 
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly and performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery as required. 5 S Practice.
• Follow company safety procedures and embraces a culture of safety within the machine shop and the organization as a whole
• Participate as a team member and work to continually improve all aspects of our business
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and work instructions
• Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required

Competencies:

• Be a Team Player
• Technical Capacity
• Safety Orientation
• Attention to Quality
• English speaking preferred as all Machine Operators will need to read, understand and follow engineering instructions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced, metrics oriented environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• 1+ years machine operator experience preferred.  Note: Experience will determine Levels I, II, III
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use hand and measuring tools desired but not required
• Ability to read blueprints desired but not required
• Experience with advanced measuring & hand tools (Calipers).
• Ability to do basic math
• 18+ years of age

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in a manufacturing facility, with drill presses, metal cutting, and other industrial equipment. The employee is regularly exposed to vibrations. Noise levels fluctuate from moderate to high requiring ear protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must wear appropriate personal safety protection equipment. This equipment will vary based upon the work location and type of work being performed but often will include safety glasses, closed-toed/heeled shoes, and sometimes may include protective clothing. 

Physical Requirements: All Levels 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: 

• Stand, sit, walk and reach for long periods of time. 
• Repetitive hand and wrist motions while handling large and small parts 
• Constantly and repetitively assembly products, use of light machinery. 
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, reach above and below desk level, talk, hear and communicate accurate information 
• Observe details at a close range. 
• Moves items and products weighing up to 30 pounds across short distances. 
• Easily move from place to place in a manufacturing facility. 
• Adhere to all safety & quality requirements. 
• Ability to pass pre-employment & random drug screenings

 *Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision eligible first date of following month hired
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Company provided Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Industry Discounts
• Simple IRA Plan with Company 3% Match
• Professional Development Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks after one year of employment)
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. 

By applying for this role, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities, competencies, disclaimer and other requirements as outlined in this job description.