Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544Job Type: Full-TimePay:$30–$35/hour
About the Role
We're seeking a dependable and skilled Class B Machinist to join our manufacturing team in Los Alamos, NM.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on machining experience, a solid understanding of CNC machining practices, and the ability to produce quality parts while following engineering drawings, work instructions, and established manufacturing procedures.
This is a great opportunity for a machinist who is comfortable performing routine setups and machining operations with limited supervision and is interested in developing more advanced machining, programming, and troubleshooting skills.
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, and other 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.
- Complete manufacturing and inspection travelers and other required production documentation accurately.
- 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 production personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Machinist or CNC Machinist in a manufacturing environment.
- 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 and 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 work.
- 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
- Experience with CNC mills
- Experience with multi-axis machining equipment
- Precision machining experience
- Experience in a controlled manufacturing environment where documentation, traceability, inspection, and customer-specific quality requirements are important
What We're Looking For
The ideal Class B Machinist has a solid foundation in machining and can independently complete routine setups and machining operations with limited supervision.
You should be comfortable reading drawings, using precision measuring equipment, making machining adjustments, and verifying that completed work meets established requirements.
This position also offers an opportunity to continue developing more advanced setups, machining techniques, programming, and troubleshooting skills while working alongside experienced machinists.
Compensation
$30–$35 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site manufacturing position in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The role requires hands-on work with machining equipment and close attention to quality, safety, documentation, and production requirements.
About Us
AHU Technologies INC. is an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC. was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.