Cnc Machinist

Jobtome; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

J & S Plating and Repair in Grand Prairie, TX, is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist. You will set up and operate CNC mills and lathes to manufacture and repair precision aerospace components, reading complex drawings and applying GD&T.

We require 5+ years of CNC experience, strong tooling knowledge, and the ability to work independently. This is a full‑time day-shift role with competitive pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds, and speeds.
• Ability to inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and repair documentation.
• Set work offsets, tool offsets, and wear compensation.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Machine close-tolerance aerospace components.
• Troubleshoot tooling, setup, and machining issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

CNC machining

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

CAD Certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

At a glance
Company: J & S Plating and Repair
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Pay: $25.00+/hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Experience: 5+ years of CNC machining experience

Why this job is worth considering

This is precision repair and overhaul work on aircraft engine and propeller components, not repetitive production machining. J & S Plating and Repair operates an FAA Part 145 repair station in Grand Prairie, where setups, workholding, and machining strategy matter as much as running the cycle, and every job can bring a different challenge. We're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys solving machining problems and wants to help develop better repair processes over time, working on close-tolerance aerospace components rather than the same part day after day.

What you'll be doing

Your primary responsibility is setting up and operating CNC machines to manufacture and repair precision aerospace components.

• Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and repair documentation
• Set work offsets, tool offsets, and wear compensation
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Machine close-tolerance aerospace components
• Troubleshoot tooling, setup, and machining issues
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

What we're looking forRequired

• Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience
• Experience setting up and operating CNC mills and/or lathes
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
• Strong understanding of tooling, workholding, feeds, and speeds
• Experience making setup adjustments and troubleshooting machining issues
• Ability to inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• CAD Certification
• English language proficiency
• Able to pass a drug screen before starting work

Preferred

• Experience designing or modifying fixtures and workholding
• Conversational or G-code programming experience
• Manual machining experience
• Aerospace machining experience
• Low-volume or repair machining background
• Process improvement experience

Pay, benefits and schedule

Pay starts at $25.00 per hour and increases based on experience. This is a full-time, day-shift position paid bi-weekly.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Annual performance review and bonus

About J & S Plating and Repair and apply

J & S Plating and Repair is an FAA Part 145 repair station in Grand Prairie, Texas, specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft engine and propeller components, with a dedicated plating facility in Farmersville. The shop's capabilities include CNC machining, precision grinding, NDT inspection, shot peening, specialized coatings, and electroplating, supporting major aviation customers and engine programs. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.