Material Handler

Durango Machining Innovations; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Training

Job summary

Durango Machining Innovations is seeking a Material Handler/Laborer to support material preparation, sandblasting, and finishing operations. You will manage customer inventory, perform general labor, and assist with inventory control to ensure efficient production.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, basic troubleshooting, and strict adherence to safety guidelines. Competitive hourly pay with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings or work instructions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to safety, detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and stage customer inventory according to job requirements.
• Load, unload, and move materials, parts, and components safely.
• Perform general labor duties in support of production and finishing operations.
• Prepare materials for machining, sandblasting, and finishing processes.
• Operate and assist with sandblasting and other industrial equipment as trained.
• Inspect finished parts and prepare them for storage or shipment.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy, material labeling, and job tracking.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, including sandblasting and prep areas.
• Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and support overall production needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Durango Machining Innovations is a locally owned-operated machine shop serving regional and international customers, specialize in high-tolerance precision mill-turn machining of production jobs. We manage individual parts and assemblies, as well as jobs requiring additional vendors such as plating/anodizing, laser engraving, powder coating, sheet-metal, and plastic molding. We provide full in-house quality control, including CMM and first article inspection.

Durango Machining Innovations is a growing CNC machining company focused on delivering high-precision components. We take pride in our commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

As a Material Handler / Laborer, you will be responsible for supporting material preparation, sandblasting, and finishing operations. This role involves handling customer inventory, performing general labor tasks, operating industrial and sandblasting equipment, and assisting with inventory management to ensure efficient and high-quality production processes. The position requires attention to detail, physical stamina, basic troubleshooting skills, and strict adherence to safety and procedural guidelines.

Compensation

$20–$25 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

• Organize and stage customer inventory according to job requirements.


• Load, unload, and move materials, parts, and components safely.


• Perform general labor duties in support of production and finishing operations.


• Prepare materials for machining, sandblasting, and finishing processes.


• Operate and assist with sandblasting and other industrial equipment as trained.


• Inspect finished parts and prepare them for storage or shipment.


• Help maintain inventory accuracy, material labeling, and job tracking.


• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, including sandblasting and prep areas.


• Follow all safety rules, wear required PPE, and support overall production needs.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings or work instructions.


• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong attention to safety, detail and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.


• Comfortable working in a noisy, industrial setting.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Disability and Life insurance


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Opportunities for advancement and training


• Competitive hourly wage