Job Description
Description:
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!
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.
**Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required**
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
Requirements:
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
2+ 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
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.
Repetitivehand 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.
Full-time