About Us
J & S Plating and Repair is an FAA-certified aerospace repair station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft engine components. Unlike production shops, we perform precision repair work where every day brings a different challenge.
We're looking for an experienced CNC Machinist who enjoys setup work, solving machining problems, and producing quality parts. While most of our jobs are already programmed, we're looking for someone with programming experience who can help develop new repair processes, improve existing programs, and assist with fixture and workholding design when needed.
What You'll Do
Your primary responsibility will be setting up and operating CNC machines to manufacture and repair precision aerospace components.
Occasionally, you'll assist with programming new jobs, improving existing programs, designing fixtures, and helping solve difficult machining challenges.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC mills and/or lathes
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and repair documentation
- Load, prove out, and adjust existing CNC programs
- Select tooling and establish proper feeds, speeds, and machining strategies
- 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
- Assist with fixture, soft jaw, and workholding design for new or challenging jobs
- Assist with CNC programming and program improvements as new work is introduced
- Help improve machining processes and reduce setup times
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of CNC machining experience preferred
- 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
- Programming experience (G-code, conversational, or CAD/CAM)
- Experience designing or modifying fixtures and workholding is highly desirable
- Ability to inspect your own work using precision measuring equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
Preferred Experience
- Conversational programming
- G-code Programming
- CAD/CAM experience
- Fixture and workholding design
- Manual machining
- Aerospace machining
- Low-volume or repair machining
- Process improvement experience
Why Join J & S?
This is not a repetitive production machining job.
Most of our work involves repairing high-value aerospace components where setups, workholding, and machining strategies matter just as much as pushing Cycle Start. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving machining challenges and wants to be part of developing better repair processes over time.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Free Health Care, vision, and Dental
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Full-time position
- Yearly Performance reviews
- Annual performance bonus
- Paid Time Off
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you regularly pass a drug screen?
Language:
License/Certification:
- CAD Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Required)
Work Location: In person
