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Machinist-1st Shift

ABB Inc.
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Jul 09, 2025

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Engineering Tooling/Machinist (Supervisor)

Under minimal supervision from the machine shop supervisor, must be able to analyze a variety of specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, fit and assemble parts to make or repair molds, tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, or mechanical hand tools by applying knowledge of tool design, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, machinery, and assembly procedures. Assist in maintaining production by repairing molds and tooling while keeping tight tolerances. Analyze a variety of specifications. Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, saws). Program HAAS CNC laths and mills. Heat treat steels using shop furnace and understanding how to machine hardened steel.


You will be mainly accountable for:

Safety

  • Understands and follows plant safety and procedures
  • Avoids or prevents hazardous conditions from developing
  • Wears appropriate protective equipment as required, dresses and conducts self in a safe manner
  • Keeps work area clean and orderly and maintains Lean 5S
  • Participates in plant safety objectives

Job Functions

  • Capable of operating open setup mill, lathe and surface grinders
  • Proficient in programming CNC lathe and CNC mill
  • Repairing molds and tooling while keeping tight tolerances +/-.001"
  • Understands how to read engineering drawings
  • Fabricate tooling from engineering drawings
  • Set up and use a tig welder with a high degree of skill
  • Use a variety of hand tools and fixtures
  • Cleans and examines tooling for defects
  • Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearances, using measuring instruments such as: dial indicators, gauge blocks, thickness gauges, and micrometers
  • Repairs fixtures as necessary
  • Responsible for following all company policies/regulations
  • Performs quality checks, interprets and reacts to projects in a timely manner
  • Takes proactive ownership and responsibility for product quality after fabrication
  • Performs duties as assigned by supervisor or team lead

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A minimum of 5 - 10y ears experience or similar environment
  • Experience in lieu of education will be considered
  • Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs
  • Knowledge and understanding of the various types of production equipment
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, able to work with minimal supervision to meet department goals
  • Good mechanical/electrical abilities
  • Good communication skills & Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Injection molding skills

Skills and/or Training:

  • Ability to read and understand various written instructions in English
  • Bend, twist & turn in a safe manner
  • Lift up to 40 Pounds
  • Stand for long periods
  • Good hand dexterity
  • Ability to speak and write in clear English communications
  • Strong math skills

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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