Machinist II

AAR Corp.

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  Grand Prairie, Texas
  
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PERMANENT

Updated 09/30/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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SUMMARY:

A Machinists job involves operating manual and computer-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal and plastic parts, often using blueprints, sketches, or CAD/CAM files. Previous CNC Machine Experience is required. They set up, operate, and maintain various machines like lathes, milling machines, and grinders, ensuring the parts meet specific requirements. Machinists also inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy, using precision instruments. This is not a CNC Operator position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Setting up and operating machine tools

Producing Precision Parts.

Interpreting technical drawings.

Maintaining machine tools.

Manual Machine experience

Problem Solving.

All other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Commitment to company values and ethics

Dependability:

personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately

Motivation:

must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy

Communication:

excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

Organization:

very detail oriented and always comes prepared

Initiative:

plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities

Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Qualified candidates must have manual machine experience and CNC machine experience. Must be able to read blueprint/drawings and make necessary modifications or repairs on the drawing. You must be able to run a manual lathe and manual mill as well as CNC mill and lathes.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma/ GED.

Four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

this position is located in a climate controlled environment.

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