Machinist Albuquerque New Mexico

Until 9/1/2026 First posted July 3, 2026 Last posted July 3, 2026
Job description
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machinist to join our Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division within the Energy group. This position will be based at Sandia National Lab (SNL) in Albuquerque, New Mexico in support of Sandia National Laboratories Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Energy Density Science Program. The components to be machined are normally high-precision and in small quantities. Production schedules are reasonable but due dates are often inflexible. Salary potential commensurate with willingness/ability to grow professionally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Set-up and operate common manual shop equipment such as lathes, mills, and saws.
  • Set-up and operate CNC mills and lathes.
  • NC programming in both manual (i.e., plain G-code and parametric G-code) and CAD/CAM (Creo).
  • Inspect parts using mics, calipers, digital height gages, Trimos, measuring microscope, indicators, gage blocks, surface plates, sine plates, etc. as required.
  • Inspect parts using high level inspection tools such as CT and white light optical profilers.
  • Document inspection results by entering data into Excel templates and archiving on server.
  • Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


 
About this role

Summary

Operate manual and CNC machine tools, inspect parts, document results, follow safety procedures.

Job title

Machinist

Experience level

none

Industry

high-technology systems

Location requirements

On-site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manual machiningCNC machiningNC programminginspection

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

manual machiningCNC machiningNC programminginspectionhigh-precision
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Albuquerque, NM, USA

On-site City