US Synthetic - Machine Build Technician II - Day Shift

This is a Range 5 position on day shift. This job will close 9/10/2026.

US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Machine Build Technician II located in Orem, UT. The Machine Build Technician II will handle equipment restoration, new machine fabrication, and electrical panel wiring.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

• Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Participate effectively as a member on a team
• Communicate information well to others using verbal or electronic mediums
• Identify some equipment failure modes and suggest ideas for improvements; implement accepted improvements
• Clean and paint machine bases
• Perform electrical wiring and troubleshooting
• Responsible for continual process improvements to reduce the time required for machine rebuilds
• Complete assignments with original thinking and ingenuity to better solve problems
• Work occasionally overtime
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Restoration: Tear down used machinery, diagnose failures, and rebuild mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Custom Fabrication: Build OEM machines from scratch, manage bills of materials, order parts, and operate CNC machinery to modify components.
• Electrical Assembly: Layout components, wire electrical panels, and cut enclosures for cabling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in machine building, repair, and troubleshooting or an associate degree or technical certificate in robotics, automation, or machine design/build may substitute for some experience.

Physical Demands

• Stand for eight hours
• Work with hands for eight hours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling, etc.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use PPE (Safety Glasses, Steel-toed boots, Face shield, Ear plugs, Respirator, Rubber or mechanic gloves)

Preferred Qualifications

• Machining: Proficiency with mill and lathe operations; machinist training preferred.
• Systems & Diagnostics:
  • Ability to read schematics
  • Basic understanding of PLCs
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Design & Logistics:
  • Experience with 3D modeling/CAD software (Creo/Windchill)
  •  Managing Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Finishing: Basic spray-painting experience.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Self-directed worker who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Fast learner with robust problem-solving skills.

Expectations

All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:

• Trust: Demonstrate belief in others
• Fun: Enjoy life
• Respect: Genuinely value everyone      
• Openness: Provide access to people and information
• Growth: Improve continuously
• Service: Give of yourself
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)