CNC Machinist - Relocation Assistance Provided

AHU Technologies Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Class A Machinist to join our team.

The role requires strong knowledge of machining practices, reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications, and a commitment to producing high-quality, precision components. You will set up and operate CNC and manual equipment, perform tooling and setup, verify programs and offsets, conduct in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and height gauges, and maintain a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Class A or senior machinist in precision manufacturing.
• Strong CNC machining and setup capabilities.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerances.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Able to troubleshoot machining and setup issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machines to fabricate precision components.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and tolerances.
• Perform tool and fixture selection and machine setups.
• Verify programs, tooling, offsets, and setup requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections to ensure parts meet specs.
• Use micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges for inspection.
• Maintain tolerances and quality requirements.
• Identify and communicate issues to supervision and QA.
• Complete travelers and production records accurately.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized.
• Follow quality procedures and safety requirements.
• Assist and guide less-experienced machinists.

Skills

CNC machining

Read drawings

GD&T

Inspection tools

Setup and operation

Teamwork

Tools

CNC lathes

CNC mills

CAD/CAM

Inspection equipment

Job description

About the job

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Class A Machinist to join our team! Someone skilled with strong knowledge of machining practices, the ability to work from technical drawings and specifications, and a commitment to producing high-quality, precision work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment to manufacture precision components
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, tolerances, and work instructions
• Perform machine setups, including selection and installation of appropriate tooling, fixtures, and workholding
• Verify programs, tooling, offsets, and setup requirements prior to machining
• Perform in-process inspections to ensure parts meet drawing and customer requirements
• Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection tools
• Maintain close tolerances and consistently produce parts that meet quality requirements
• Identify machining or quality issues and communicate concerns to supervision and Quality Assurance
• Complete required job travelers, inspection documentation, and other production records accurately
• Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition
• Follow company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable customer requirements
• Assist and provide guidance to less-experienced machinists when needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Class A, Senior, or highly experienced Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong CNC machining and setup experience
• Ability to independently set up and operate machining equipment
• Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and tooling selection
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional tolerances
• Proficient with precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

Preferred Experience

Experience with CNC lathes and mills, multi-axis machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM software, and precision machining of complex components is preferred. Experience working within a controlled Quality Management System or manufacturing parts to stringent customer, nuclear, government, or other highly regulated requirements is also beneficial.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced machinist who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of producing parts correctly the first time, and can take a job from setup through machining and inspection with minimal supervision.