CNC Mill Operator

Pathway Group; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Group in Seal Beach, CA is seeking an experienced or entry-level CNC Mill Operator to work with Thermwood and vertical machining centers. You will load, secure, and machine titanium panels according to plans, perform tool probing, offsets, and program verification, and document production logs.

You should be comfortable reading drawings, performing basic geometry, and following safety procedures. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow within a precision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with trade/technical training preferred.
• Experience with vertical CNC machines and Thermwood controls is a plus.
• Ability to read plans, measurements, and perform basic trig and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate vertical CNC machines to machine titanium panels.
• Load/unload parts and secure with proper workholding techniques.
• Follow plans, drawings, and part lists; document production and quality logs.
• Perform tool changes and maintain safety and equipment.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Document actions across shifts and communicate issues.

Skills

CNC machining basics

Tool offset and probing

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Trade/Technical School

Tools

Thermwood CNC

Vertical Machining Center

Job description

CNC Mill Operator(Experienced or Entry Level)

JOB SUMMARY

Must understand the basics working principles and applications of CNC and Thermwood Machine. Work with static plans, drawings and part list. Loads, unloads, and secure panels on Thermwood machine. Properly machine the titanium wall using vertical machining center, to tool probing and offset including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, compensation, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. Perform machining tasks for step-cut panels per the static plan instructions. Documenting of actions by completing production and quality logs.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

• Understand the basics, working principle and application, of vertical CNC machines.
• Prepares work to be accomplished per static plans, drawings, and parts lists; gathering parts, tools/shop-aids, and materials.
• Loads and unloads the parts on the CNC machine and secures the parts using different work holding techniques.
• Properly machine the titanium wall using vertical machining center, to tool probing and offset including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, compensation, calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs.
• Safely changes the tools following the static plans.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A High School Diploma is desired.
• Trade/Technical School is desired.

Experience:

• Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions