Senior Machinist II

Danfoss; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Searcy, Arkansas is seeking a Machinist II to operate CNC machines, ensuring high-quality production and maintaining a clean workspace. Responsibilities include setting up CNC tools, performing progressive machining operations, and supporting company goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Benefits include a 13th salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive personal insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs.
• Experience with CNC machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to meet production targets.
• Set up and adjust CNC tools for machining operations.
• Maintain quality control during production processes.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Precision measurement tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMM

gauges

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

The Machinist II will operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to meet production targets to satisfy customer demand while ensuring quality products and a clean working environment. They will actively support and strive to meet the strategic goals set by themselves and the company.

Responsibilities

• Work from programming, operational data, and setup instructions to define and code tool arrangements, fixtures, and material clamping methods.
• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC machine tools to perform a series of progressive machining operations to exact tolerances, ensuring quality results.
• Configure machine calibration and console settings for operations such as bore, mill, drill, face, thread and occasional profiling and contouring.
• Arrange, mount and secure tooling in machine rack. Mount, align and secure holding fixture or locate, support and clamp work piece in absence of holding fixtures, set stops, calibrate fixture or work piece to material reference point.
• Install program tape and/or cards in console reader and correlate machine position with control, manually cycle machine through operation sequences to check fixture and work alignment, tooling sequences, clearances, speeds, feeds, etc., and adjust machine to correct deviations from program specifications.
• May be required to operate heat‑treating furnaces to change the physical properties of a range of high and low carbon metals by regulating temperatures and controlling heating cycles in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• May be required to operate laser and/or electron beam welders to meet print requirements for weld geometry using prescribed procedures and specifications.
• May be required to run electro‑nickel‑plating line using prescribed processes from engineering.

Qualifications

• Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years’ experience operating CNC machines.
• Previous experience with Okuma, Makino, and Mazak style machines.
• Previous experience using precise measurement tools (gauges, calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to hand dexterity, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, turn/twist, bend at waist, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.