Aerospace Gantry CNC Milling Specialist; Zimmermann

Immediately Hiring

Location:

Grand Prairie, TX Compensation: $25.39 per hour

Schedule:

2nd shift, 1:30 PM–10:00 PMA day in the life

At 1:30 PM, you power up a large-format gantry mill and load the day’s programs. You’ve reviewed the prints, verified the G/M-code, and selected tooling for a complex aerospace component. As chips fly, you’re watching spindle load, dialing in offsets, and confirming tolerances with micrometers and a CMM check. A program hiccup? You trace the line, tweak the path, and get back to cycle.

You’ll log performance, coordinate preventive maintenance, and huddle with engineering and quality to keep delivery on track. Before handoff, you mentor a junior operator on best practices you’ve learned on Zimmermann high-speed portal systems.

What you’ll doSet up, operate, and monitor CNC milling centers—especially large gantry/portal platforms (Zimmermann experience strongly preferred)
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD/CAM outputs to define machining strategy

Create, edit, and refine CNC programs (G-code/M-code) for complex geometries and multi-axis moves

Select tools, manage offsets, and validate dimensional accuracy through first-article and in-process inspections

Use precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify critical features

Troubleshoot machine alarms, tooling wear, and code errors proactively

Perform routine maintenance and coordinate scheduled service

Maintain thorough production records, inspection logs, and utilization reports

Follow HSE policies rigorously to ensure a safe, clean work environment

Collaborate across engineering, quality, and planning; support and mentor junior operators

What you bring

High School Diploma or GED (required);
Technical/Vocational certificate or Associate’s in Machining, Mechanical Engineering, or related (preferred)5+ years of hands-on CNC machining in production environments

Background with large-format or gantry-style CNC milling; familiarity with 5-axis workflows

Strong understanding of CNC control systems and programming

Expert knowledge of GD&T and precision metrology

Comfort machining a range of materials, including acrylic

Solid command of feeds, speeds, and cutting parameters

Preferred:
Direct experience on

F. Zimmermann platforms (e.g., FZ Series); aerospace manufacturing; lean/CI (Kaizen, 5S)

Soft skills:

Analytical problem-solver, detail-obsessed, clear communicator, team-oriented, able to prioritize in a fast-paced production setting

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