# Apprentice Machinist Technician

> KIHOMAC · Layton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-27

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** SSD-PMG - Precision Manufacturing Group

## Description

-   Assist in all phases of part machining and water jet operations including:

-   Review of part/component/system technical data for completeness and accuracy
-   Identification of tooling, jig, and fixture requirements & support/input/review of engineering designs
-   CNC file implementation
-   Set-up
-   Rough and finish machining

-   Identify machine tool requirements
-   Provide support to either Project Manager or mid-level/junior Engineering/Science personnel in the areas of scheduling, data gathering/limited analyses preparation of technical/project reports, test reports, drawings, specifications and associated documentation
-   Assist with department administrative duties as necessary to learn about the work being performed, and to contribute to completion of department workload
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Training:**

-   High School diploma or equivalent required
-   Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline preferred

**Experience:**

-   0-2 years of professional experience in the required task area

**Security:**

-   Must be a US citizen
-   Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

**Physical Requirements**

-   Able to assess, install, and modify equipment, and inspect machinery
-   Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, grasp and reach with hands and arms, handle and operate hand/power tools and machine controls
-   Perform frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements
-   Prolonged periods of standing while operating machinery
-   Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate safety gear (e.g., eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, etc.) for the assigned task
-   Able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds at a time

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

## Apply

[Apply at KIHOMAC](https://apply.workable.com/kihomac/j/E600CE2871/apply)

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