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Idealvac

CNC Setup/Operating Machinist: Prototyping, Production & Lights-Out (Albuquerque

Idealvac, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Ideal Vacuum Products

as a

CNC Setup/Operating Machinist

in a mixed prototyping and production environment. You’ll assist with

setups , run CNC mills/lathes, dial in tooling and work offsets, and keep parts in tolerance using solid inspection practices. We leverage quality machines, automation, and lights‑out techniques—so a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a drive to maximize spindle time will take you far in our shop.

What You’ll Do Setups & Production

Assist senior machinists to

set up

CNC machines, install tooling, set work/tool offsets, and load programs.

Operate CNC equipment; monitor sounds, chip formation, and coolant to protect tool health and surface finish.

Perform

in‑process inspections

(micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges) and hold tolerance throughout the run.

Read/interpret blueprints and GD&T; follow setup sheets and operation procedures.

Become familiar with

Mastercam ; assist with programming low‑complexity parts and DNC/program management.

Support 5S, preventative maintenance, and lights‑out readiness (workholding, tool life, probing where applicable).

CNC Setups Mills/Lathes Inspection Blueprints & GD&T Mastercam5S & PM

What You’ll Bring

Experience:

1–5 years in a machine shop with hands‑on CNC operation; setup assistance experience preferred.

Measurement:

Confident with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and indicators; records results accurately.

Technical:

Able to read/interpret blueprints, tolerances, and basic GD&T; basic CAM programming skills.

Physical:

Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to ~50 lbs.

Mindset:

Safety‑first, detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive about throughput and quality.

Shop Equipment You’ll Use

Vertical/horizontal bandsaws, grinders, deburring tools.

Manual lathe and Bridgeport‑style mill for secondary ops.

Tool presetters/probes where applicable; basic PM tasks.

Depending on experience.

Benefits

Paid vacation & sick leave; paid major U.S. holidays.

Performance bonuses.

Health care, dental, and vision; 401(k) retirement plan.

How to Apply Please send your resume (and a brief note about a tool or software you learned quickly) using one of the options below.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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