CNC Machinist II — Growth, Benefits, 1st Shift

Danfoss; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Danfoss in the United States (Arkansas) is seeking a Machinist II to operate CNC machines and meet production targets with a focus on quality and safety.

The role requires interpreting programming and setup data, setting up tooling, and verifying tool paths to maintain tight tolerances. It includes potential work with Okuma, Makino, and Mazak machines and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a first shift position with opportunities for learning, mentoring, and career growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Responsibilities

• Interpret programming, operational data, and setup instructions to define tooling arrangements, fixtures, and material clamping methods.
• Set up, calibrate, adjust, and operate CNC machine tools to perform progressive machining operations to exact tolerances, including boring, milling, drilling, facing, threading, and occasional contouring/profiling.
• Install, align, and secure tooling, fixtures, and workpieces; establish reference points, set stops, and ensure proper support and clamping when fixtures are not available.
• Load and verify CNC programs, manually cycle machines to validate tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, and work alignment, making adjustments to correct deviations from specifications.
• Monitor and maintain machine settings throughout production to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• As required, operate heat-treating furnaces, laser/electron beam welding equipment, and electro-nickel-plating systems in accordance with prescribed procedures, specifications, and engineering requirements.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Tooling setup

Quality control

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Okuma

Makino

Mazak

Job description

Danfoss in the United States (Arkansas) is seeking a Machinist II to operate CNC machines and meet production targets with a focus on quality and safety.

The role requires interpreting programming and setup data, setting up tooling, and verifying tool paths to maintain tight tolerances. It includes potential work with Okuma, Makino, and Mazak machines and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a first shift position with opportunities for learning, mentoring, and career growth.