Associate Machinist

KBR; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR's Las Cruces facility is seeking an Associate Machinist to operate lathes, milling machines, and drill presses to fabricate precision components. You will set up parts to tight tolerances, read drawings, and verify quality with precision instruments in a safety-conscious shop.

This role collaborates with welders and technicians, supports various shop functions, and requires a US citizenship and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of machining practices, tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment to produce precision parts.
• Read and interpret drawings to set up and machine to tight tolerances.
• Inspect parts using precision tools to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Execute complex setups and fabricate detailed features.
• Assist other shop functions with materials, equipment, cleaning, and basic support tasks.

Skills

Reading blueprints/drawings

Interpretation of specifications

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

CNC machines

Job description

Title:

Associate Machinist

Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

Mentorship from senior welders, machinists and electrical technicians

Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

The Associate Machinist performs complex, machining operations with minimal supervision, utilizing equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and drill presses to produce precision components. This role requires the ability to set up and machine parts to exacting tolerances, interpret detailed drawings and specifications, and verify quality using precision measuring instruments. The position involves producing precision components while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and workmanship. The Associate Machinist may also assist other departments by supporting welders, electrical technicians, and shop leadership with materials, tools, equipment, cleaning, and basic maintenance activities as directed.

Roles and Responsibilities

Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and related equipment to produce precision parts.

Read and interpret drawings to set up and machine to tight tolerances.

Inspect parts using precision tools to ensure quality and accuracy.

Execute complex setups and fabricate detailed features.

Assist other shop functions with materials, equipment, cleaning, and basic support tasks.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a US citizen.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Basic understanding of machining practices, tools, and shop equipment.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior hands-on experience with manual machining equipment (lathes, milling machines, drill presses).

Familiarity with CNC machines or basic programming concepts.

Ability to read complex drawings and perform advanced setups with minimal guidance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.