Large-Format CNC Milling Technician — Aerospace, 2nd Shift

Job overview

The Large-Format CNC Milling Technician — Aerospace role is onsite in Grand Prairie, TX, and pays $25.39 per hour. The listed second shift runs 1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. PPG advances technologies that protect and beautify across industries, including aerospace. The technician sets up and operates large-format CNC milling equipment to produce precision aerospace components. The work supports production quality and flow through programming, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, accurate records, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and planning teams.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate CNC milling machines, especially portal or gantry systems
• read engineering drawings and use CAD/CAM outputs
• write, adjust, and optimize G-code/M-code for complex profiles and five-axis movements
• select tooling and manage offsets
• perform first-article and in-process inspections
• use calipers, micrometers, and CMM
• troubleshoot machine, tooling, and program issues
• conduct routine maintenance and coordinate service
• maintain production and inspection records
• follow HSE standards
• collaborate with engineers, quality, and planners
• mentor junior operators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc milling

large-format machining

aerospace

gantry mill

5-axis

g-code

metrology

grand prairie tx

ppg

second shift

1:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

$25.39/hr

itar eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PPG states that benefits vary by geography and eligibility and that a recruiter will explain plan specifics.
• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package without listing specific benefits.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED and five or more years of CNC machining experience. Large-format/gantry mill experience is required; Zimmermann experience, aerospace exposure, and lean/continuous-improvement experience are preferred. Applicants must meet the stated ITAR eligibility conditions.

About the employer

PPG US Industrial Facilities is hiring for this role. Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Sector: 33.