CNC Machinist / 1st Shift

The Impact You'll Make

Are you looking for a manufacturing role as a CNC Machinist? Do you have experience identifying complex problems while machining complex parts and are looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? We can help!

About the Role

Danfoss is looking for a CNC Machinist Lathe/Mill to fill a wide variety of assignments. This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday through Friday from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC lathes and mills to perform machining operations (turning, boring, threading, facing, etc.) on cast iron, stainless steel, brass, bronze, carbon steel, plastic, Teflon, and other materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions, and machining specifications, including dimensions, tolerances, feed rates, cutting speeds, depths of cut, and tool selection.
• Secure tooling and workpieces using appropriate methods (chucks, centers, face plates, clamps, arbors, or custom jaws) to meet job requirements.
• Adjust machine controls to establish cutting speeds, feed rates, and tool positioning; operate equipment in accordance with established machining procedures.
• Inspect machined parts to specifications and tolerances as close as ±.001 using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, and other precision measuring instruments; obtain first-piece inspection approval.
• Maintain clean, lubricated equipment and an orderly work area; follow all safety policies, report unsafe conditions, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Must be competent in the use of calipers, micrometers, verniers, indicators and various other measuring instruments.
• Must have the equivalent of 1 or more years of experience in set up and operation of CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Responsible for verification adherence to all applicable quality standards.
• Welding experience is preferred, but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR.

Skills

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Must be competent in the use of calipers, micrometers, verniers, indicators and various other measuring instruments.
• Must have the equivalent of 1 or more years of experience in set up and operation of CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Responsible for verification adherence to all applicable quality standards.
• Welding experience is preferred, but not required.

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 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.

Pay

Sign-On Bonus Available: Join our team and receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The bonus is paid in two installments: $1,500 after 90 days of employment and $1,500 after 180 days of employment. Eligibility for the sign-on bonus is contingent upon the employee remaining actively employed and in good standing through the bonus payout date.

Schedule

This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday through Friday from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm.