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CNC Machinist/Programmer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Grand Prairie, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Mar 2026
💰 $54,000/yr($50,000/yr$54,000/yr)

About the role

CNC Robotic Machine Operator

We are looking for a CNC Robotic Machine Operator to join our Grand Prairie, TX team!

As our Machine Operator you be a part of our production team, shot peening metals on our robotic shot peening equipment.

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Hourly Rate: $25-$27/hour

Please note that the hourly range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in TX. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

  • Program, set up, and operate robotic machines, specifically Yaskawa / Motoman and ABB.

  • Develop and optimize programs and parameters to maximize efficiency and product quality.

  • Conduct regular troubleshooting of robotic systems to ensure optimal performance.

  • Create robotic processing programs, modify existing programs, and conduct cell cycle time calculations.

  • Collaborate with the engineering teams to plan, execute, and refine projects.

  • Check TCP on all robots at the start of the shift.

  • Work with, and help train, robot operators.

  • Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

What You Bring

  • Experience with Yaskawa / Motoman, ABB or other robot systems

  • Experience programming robotic machinery

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

For IMR: This location is one of our IMR Test Labs. To learn more, please visit us at Materials Testing Services | IMR Test Labs

For Keronite: To learn more, please visit us at Keronite Solutions

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

#LI-BR

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be recons

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