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Danfoss Group
Senior Machinist II / 1st Shift
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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$45,409 / year median in Arkansas
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Machinist II / 1st
I nstall, 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. What We're Looking For Required (Basic)
Shift Req ID:
51271Job Location:
Searcy, AR, US Employment Type:
Full Time Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type:
On-site Job Description The Impact You'll Make The Machinist II will operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to meet production targets to satisfy customers 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. This is a 1st Shift position. What You'll Be Doing Interpret programming, operational data, and setup instructions to define and code 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.I nstall, 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. What We're Looking For Required (Basic)
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent One (1) to two (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 futurePreferred Qualifications:
Two (2) or more 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 by an employee 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 finger 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 pounds Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. What You'll Get from Us 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 including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about—we think they're pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference? If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us. Our Commitment to Transparency Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page . 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. Information at a Glance Apply now Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification. Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities. Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings