Machinist jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Walther Manufacturing Inc. is looking for a CNC Machinist in our facility in Fort Smith, AR. This position will be producing machined parts by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proficient in setup and operation of 5-axis lathes, 5-axis mills, and 3-axis lathes and mills.
• Monitor machine operation and make adjustments as necessary. Adjust CNC programs and offsets through G codes and the machine's control panel to ensure that parts are within the designated tolerances according to prints and/or CAD models.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings and independently machine parts from print to finish.
• Great understanding of setting feeds and speeds.
• Consistently and independently produce and hold tight tolerances when required.
• Change cutting tools, including measuring and setting machine offsets after a tool change.
• Great knowledge of standard cutters, custom tooling, fixtures, and holding methods to facilitate manufacturing.
• Deploy proper work-holding methods and the ability to conceptualize, design, and/or build production tools, fixtures, and jigs.
• Proficient in using precision measuring instruments for quality control purposes. properly use measurement tools (such as calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and granite tables) to perform in-work quality control and maintain part consistency and acceptance according to the blueprint requirements.
• Have a basic understanding of quality management systems and their implementation in a production environment.
• Debur, blend and prepare parts for subsequent operations.
• General operation and setup of manual mills and lathes for secondary operations.
• The ability to set up and use press brakes, shears, and horizontal and vertical saws when required is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Educational Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Relevant work experience or vocational school preferred.
  
  

  Minimum Requirements and Previous Experience:

  • 5 years of experience as a CNC Machinist performing per the listed responsibilities above.
  • 10 years working in general job shop or production environments utilizing standard machine shop equipment and tools.
  • Ability to machine parts proficiently and consistently hold tight tolerances.
  • Professionalism, reliability, and consistent attendance during normal business hours.

  Key Qualifications:

  • Must-Have: 3-5 Axis CNC Milling machine operation and in-controller programming, Manual Machining (Milling and Turning), Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Mechanical Knowledge.
  • Nice to Have: Tool & Die, Quality Control, Sheet Metal, Press Brake Machine, Assembly.
  • Machines: Nakamura Tome MX100, DMG Evo50, Okuma Multis 250BII, DN Vertical, DN Horizontal Lathe, Index G200 Lathe,

  Other Skills:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to read fabrication drawings.
  • Proficiency in basic shop math.
  • Desire and ability to learn new processes quickly.
  • Ability to perform other tasks within the shop as needed.