AAR Corp.

Machinist II

Grand Prairie, Texas, US

Role snapshot

AAR Corp. is hiring a Machinist II on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Grand Prairie, Texas, US.

Company
AAR Corp.
Location
Grand Prairie, Texas, US
Job type
Full-time
Posted
Nov 3, 2026

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About the role

Machinist II

A Machinist's 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.

Job: Operations

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Grand Prairie-Triumph Accessory Services

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

AAR Corp.