CNC Machinist Class B

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Work Environment: Manufacturing / On-Site


About the Job
The client is seeking a dependable and skilled Class B Machinist to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on machining experience, a solid understanding of CNC machining practices, and the ability to produce high-quality parts while following engineering drawings, work instructions, and established manufacturing procedures.


The Class B Machinist will be responsible for routine machine setups and machining operations with limited supervision while maintaining required quality, safety, and production standards.


Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment with limited supervision.
• Manufacture parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and job requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Select and install appropriate tooling and make routine machine adjustments.
• Verify tooling, offsets, and setup information before and during machining operations.
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure parts meet specified requirements.
• Use precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Indicators
  • Height gauges
  • Other precision inspection tools
• Monitor machining operations and identify issues related to tooling, dimensions, surface finish, or machine performance.
• Make routine adjustments to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Accurately complete Manufacturing and Inspection Travelers and other required production and inspection documentation.
• Report machining, drawing, tooling, or quality concerns to supervisors or Quality Assurance personnel.
• Follow established quality, safety, and manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain machines, tooling, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Work effectively with senior machinists, supervisors, Quality Assurance, and other production personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Machinist or CNC Machinist in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of machining practices, cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and basic tooling selection.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and basic GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform routine machine setups and adjustments with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and job-specific requirements.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CNC lathes and CNC mills.
• Experience with multi-axis machining equipment.
• Experience in precision machining.
• Experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment where documentation, traceability, inspection, and customer-specific quality requirements are important.
• Experience with advanced machining setups, programming, or troubleshooting is a plus.

What We're Looking For
The ideal Class B Machinist will have a solid foundation in machining and be capable of completing routine setups and machining operations with limited supervision.


The successful candidate should be comfortable:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Setting up and operating machining equipment.
• Selecting and installing tooling.
• Using precision measuring equipment.
• Making routine machining adjustments.
• Verifying finished parts meet required specifications.
• Following quality and safety procedures.
• Working as part of a team and learning from experienced machinists.

This position also provides an opportunity to develop advanced setup, machining, programming, and troubleshooting skills while working alongside experienced machinists.