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CNC Lathe Machinist at AHU Technologies in Santa Fe, NM
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Job Description
Location: Los Alamos, NM 87544 Pay: $40–$45/hour Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We're seeking an experienced and dependable Class A Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on machining and setup experience, be able to work from complex engineering drawings and specifications, and consistently produce high-quality precision parts with minimal supervision.
Key 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 complete machine setups, including tooling, fixtures, and workholding selection and installation.
- Verify programs, tooling, offsets, and setup requirements before machining.
- Perform in-process inspections to ensure parts meet drawing and customer requirements.
- Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Maintain tight tolerances and consistently produce quality parts.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, setup, and quality issues.
- Communicate machining or quality concerns to supervision and Quality Assurance.
- Complete job travelers, inspection documentation, and production records accurately.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Follow company quality procedures, safety requirements, and applicable customer requirements.
- Assist and provide guidance to less-experienced machinists when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Class A, Senior, or highly experienced Machinist in a precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong CNC machining and machine setup experience.
- Ability to independently set up and operate machining equipment.
- Strong knowledge 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.
- Proficiency 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 and as part of a team.
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
Preferred Experience
- CNC lathes and mills.
- Multi-axis machining.
- CNC programming.
- CAD/CAM software.
- Precision machining of complex components.
- Experience working within a controlled Quality Management System (QMS).
- Experience manufacturing components for nuclear, government, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced machinist who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of producing parts correctly the first time. The ideal candidate can take a job from setup through machining and inspection with minimal supervision while maintaining strict quality and safety standards.
Pay: $40–$45/hour Location: Los Alamos, NM Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
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.