5-Axis CNC Machinist
Listed on 2026-10-05
-
Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Manufacturing Engineer
Competitive pay and compensation benefits package. Candidates must possess strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Drug test and background check required.
Location: Johnson/Fayetteville
Job Type: Full-Time- ON SITE
Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour
, based on experience
Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM preferred, but flexible
Since
1982
, Maynard Inc. has been a trusted leader in
high-precision CNC machining and advanced fabrication
, delivering critical components, assemblies, and kits for
aerospace, space, defense, and commercial customers worldwide
. With over
250,000 square feet of ITAR-controlled manufacturing space
and more than
40 years of innovation
, we are a growth-focused team committed to quality, reliability, and continual improvement.
Maynard Inc. is seeking an experienced 5-Axis CNC Machinist to join our precision manufacturing team supporting aerospace and defense applications
. This position is ideal for a highly skilled machinist who understands that precision machining is about more than pushing buttons.
Our machinists work with complex, tight-tolerance components using advanced 5-axis CNC mills and mill-turn equipment
, machining materials such as Inconel, titanium, 17-4PH stainless steel, and other challenging metals
.
In addition to producing quality parts, this position will play an important role in developing and training the next generation of machinists
. The successful candidate will share their knowledge of machine setup, machining processes, inspection, quality standards, and shop practices directly on the floor.
- Set up and operate 5-axis CNC mills
, including simultaneous 5-axis machining. - Set up jobs independently
, including tooling, work holding, offsets, and machine adjustments. - Machine complex, tight-tolerance aerospace and defense components from a variety of challenging materials.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and machining specifications
. - Work from CAM programs and CNC code to produce accurate, repeatable parts.
- Prove out first articles and new jobs
, making necessary adjustments to achieve quality and process requirements. - Perform in-process and final inspection of machined components using appropriate precision measuring equipment.
- Monitor machining processes and make tooling, offset, and process adjustments to maintain part quality.
- Identify potential issues before they result in scrap, rework, or production delays
. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following established shop and quality standards
. - Help troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and setup issues
. - Train and mentor less-experienced machinists and apprentices in proper setup, machining processes, inspection, quality expectations, and shop standards.
- Lead by example and help promote a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
. - Required to hit setup times consistently and drive runtime reduction.
- Proven experience setting up and operating 5-axis CNC machining centers
. - Simultaneous 5-axis machining experience preferred
. - Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, work holding, feeds and speeds, and offsets
. - Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining specifications
. - Experience machining aerospace, defense, or other highly precise components preferred.
- Experience working with Inconel, titanium, 17-4PH, and other hard-to-machine materials preferred.
- Strong understanding of precision inspection and measurement techniques
. - Ability to identify and correct machining issues independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
- Ability and willingness to train and…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).