CNC Machinist Location: Fayetteville, AR Job Type: Full-time Pay: Dependent on merit and productivity: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour Schedule: Monday through Friday, with overtime available. General start and finish time is 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, but this can be discussed. Summary Tesseract Fab is seeking a diligent, hard-working, and skilled CNC Machinist to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, programming, planning, and quality teams to produce high-quality machined components. We value strong communication skills, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. If you are motivated by hands-on work and take pride in turning raw materials into precision parts, this is the opportunity for you. We are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and build a career in machining. Key Responsibilities: • Perform precision setups and prove-out of NC programs efficiently • Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and blueprints • Accurately use precision measuring instruments • Identify, diagnose, and correct machining problems to maximize spindle up-time and productivity • Understand CNC machinery, G & M codes, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) • Work with other departments to meet production goals • Maintain high attention to detail and uphold quality standards • Proactively identify areas for process improvement and help implement solutions • Embrace a teachable mindset with a drive to learn and grow in the trade Knowledge and Qualifications Required: • Prior machining experience is beneficial but not required • Mechanically inclined with proficiency in basic math • Strong problem-solving abilities • Self-motivated and goal-oriented Benefits: • Diverse, challenging work scope – projects include commercial and specialty materials (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, phenolic) • Family-owned, team-focused environment • Access to innovative technologies and cross-training on various machine types • On-the-job training and mentorship to advance your skills • Quarterly performance bonuses after 1 year of employment • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance • SEP-IRA retirement plan • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 60-day introductory period, with increasing accrual over time • A culture centered on work ethic, problem-solving, and continuous improvement We believe in investing in people who want to build a meaningful career in manufacturing. If this sounds like the right environment for you, we encourage you to apply. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Job Type: Full-time. Pay: Dependent on merit and productivity: $18.00 – $28.00+ per hour Schedule: Monday through Friday, with overtime available. General start and finish time is 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, but this can be discussed. Maynard Incorporated in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a diligent, skilled, and detail-oriented Manual Machinist to contribute to the success of a thriving manufacturing company. Our Manual Machinists play a critical role in producing high-quality components by operating and maintaining manual machining equipment to meet precise specifications. Responsibilities include setting up and operating lathes, mills, and other manual machines, interpreting blueprints/technical drawings, and ensuring parts meet quality and dimensional requirements. Candidates must perform routine maintenance on equipment, maintain a clean and organized work area, and collaborate with other departments such as engineering and quality to meet production goals. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of manual machining principles, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and proficiency in using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers. A commitment to precision, teamwork, and continual improvement is essential. We value machinists who take pride in their craft and strive to deliver high-quality, functional components on time and under budget. Knowledge and Qualifications Required • Ability to perform setups in a timely manner. • Ability to read manufacturing drawings • Ability to use measuring instruments accurately and repeatably • Ability to identify, diagnose, and correct when problems arise to maximize spindle up-time and productivity • Proficiency in basic math • Mechanically minded • Communication skills and teamwork for working across departments to achieve a common goal • Teachability • High attention to detail • Ability to identify areas for process improvement and implement processes and procedures to eliminate non-conforming parts and waste. • Motivated to learn, grow, and succeed Even if you don’t have any machining experience, if this type of work is something you can see yourself making a career out of, we’re willing to train the right candidate on-the-job to forge you into a competent, well-rounded machinist. Benefits • Complex, diverse, rewarding work scope (everything from tight tolerance aerospace work to commercial packaging equipment – materials range from aluminum to titanium to Inconel to phenolic) • Family-owned, team-oriented environment • Innovative technologies – opportunities to work on many different machine types • Plentiful opportunities for growth – succeed at your desired rate • On-the-job training and mentorship • Quarterly bonuses after 1-year of employment (dependent on company performance) • Competitive, comprehensive health, dental and vision insurances • SEP-IRA retirement plan • PTO available after 60-day introductory period. PTO increases with tenure. • Winning culture forged on work ethic, productivity, problem solving, and process improvement. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • Day shift • Overtime Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay Work Location: In person
See More Details >>About Kennametal With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Shift: 3rd Sun - Thurs 11pm - 7:30am Job Summary and Mission Describe the purpose of the job Set up and operate multiple CNC Lathes and Mills producing a quality product to pre-sintered blueprint specifications. Key Job Responsibilities These describe the job duties Description of Responsibility Set up and operate multiple HAAS and Okuma Lathes and Mills. Perform dimensional and visual inspections of products using micrometers, calipers, gages, Keyence, Comparator, etc. to ensure quality products that match the blueprint. Calculate size tests to determine shrinkage during Sintering. Document size tests and quality issues as needed. Enter quantities produced in MII and enter scrap quantities with proper scrap codes. Document quantities and scrap on paperwork as well as enter amounts in MII. Perform and document set up verifications. Key Job Accountabilities These describe the job duties Description of Accountability Commit to working safely and understand all safety procedures. Deviations in routine are handled according to operating procedures and / or work instructions. Operator is responsible for following work instructions, assuring product is processed according to proper routings and specifications. Must work to meet daily departmental production goals, and strive to improve on time performance. Must be reliable and dependable. Communicate safety and quality issues with supervisor, team members, and across shifts. Education and Experience Must have high school diploma or GED. 2 year technical degree preferred. Work Environment Environment with controlled temperatures and dust collection systems. Safety glasses with side-shields required. Safety toe shoes are required. Cut resistant gloves when necessary. No ear buds in manufacturing area. Physical Demands Approximately 8 hours standing with two break opportunities per eight hour work period. Intermittent walking, reaching, sitting and bending. Lifting various parts and trays throughout the shift weighing no more than 35 pounds. Problem Solving Process work orders by priority lists and due dates. Assignments and instructions communicated orally and carried out by standing guidelines. Routine problems solved by operator using learned knowledge and production processes. Recurring problems and major decisions receive Lead and Supervisor attention. Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Fayetteville, AR, often begins with specialized education and training, such as apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These programs typically last 4-5 years and are essential for mastering skills like CNC programming and blueprint reading. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Fayetteville, AR, the average wage for machinists is around $395.67 per week, with potential for experienced professionals to earn over $80,640 annually. Apprenticeships in the area provide a pathway to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, supported by local technical colleges and industry partnerships.
