Machinist

Machinist

Requisition ID
req35243

Working Title
Machinist

Position Grade
10

Position Summary
Under general supervision, sets up and operates standard milling machines, lathes, electric welding machines, sheet metal equipment, woodworking equipment, and other machine tools as directed in the support of research and development activities. Assists in the design and fabrication of fixtures, tooling, and experimental parts to meet special scientific needs. Assists faculty and students with research and design projects. Teach the design sequence classes.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Technical certificate, or equivalent coursework or training in a directly related area; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of machine safety
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• CNC mill experience
• Mastercam experience
• Lathe machines, mill, drill press, bandsaw experience

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Mechanical Engineering (023A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Term - Full-Time

Term End Date
1 year from date of hire. This may be renewed for 1 more year.

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58


Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
12/18/2025

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
No remote work for this job.


Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Fill out application and attach resume.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.