CNC Machinist III

Albers Aerospace; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace in Grand Prairie, TX, seeks a CNC Machinist III to lead complex setups and precision machining. You will operate multi-axis mills and lathes, coach junior machinists, and drive quality through tight GD&T standards.

You will work M-F, 7AM-3:30PM Central Time, with potential after-hours as workload requires. Strong background in blueprint reading and CAD/CAM software is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years in industrial/manufacturing roles.
• Strong interpretation of drawings and GD&T.
• U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor Machinist I/II on shop floor best practices.
• Edit/offset programs for multi-axis mills and lathes in real time.
• Select tooling, fixturing, and offsets for complex setups.
• Work with GD&T, blueprints, and precision measurement.
• Assist in first piece buyoff and inspect parts using advanced metrology.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

CAD/CAM software

Multi-axis machining

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD/CAM software

First piece inspection tools

Job description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

The CNC Machinist III is a senior technical expert, troubleshooter, advanced, highly skilled manufacturing professional responsible for complex setups, precision operations, and mentoring Level I and Level II machinists, working autonomously and leads projects.

• Ability to coach, mentor, and train Machinist Level I and Level II personnel on shop floor best practices.
• Edits/offsets programs at the machines, to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, tooling, or programming issues in real time.
• Must Independently execute tooling selection, work holding solutions, fixtures, and offsets for multi-axis mills and lathes.
• Deep familiarity with GD&T, blueprint reading, CAD/CAM software, and advanced metrology.
• Assist in first piece buyoff, inspecting parts using advanced measuring tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications.

Schedule:

M-F, 7AM-3:30PM -Central Time. Ability to work after hours during the week and weekends, as the workload requires.

Note: The duties and responsibilities described on this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, warehouse experience.
• Strong interpretation of drawings, blueprints and GD&T.
• Must be a U.S citizen.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Warehouse environment, with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need