5-Axis CNC Machinist

Competitive pay and compensation benefits package. Candidates must possess strong work ethic and problem solving skills. Drug test and background check required.

• Fayetteville, AR
• Full Time

Johnson/Fayetteville

Full-Time- ON SITE

$35.00 – $40.00 per hour
, based on experience

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.

• 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 mentor others.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to meeting production and quality expectations.
• U.S. work authorization required due to the nature of the work and ITAR requirements.

• 5 years of 5-axis CNC machining and setup experience.
• Aerospace or defense machining experience is highly valued.
• CAM experience, particularly Mastercam or similar software, is a plus.
• Previous experience training, mentoring,…