CNC Mill Set-Up Operator

Brooks Instrument; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 32,208 - 49,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation and holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Brooks Instrument in Corona, California is seeking a skilled CNC Mill Setup operator to run first article and sustain production. You will work on Mill machines, set up tools, verify offsets, and ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires strong knowledge of CNC controls, G-code, GD&T, blueprint reading, and the ability to analyze CMM reports. This non-exempt, first-shift position offers competitive pay and a supportive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Cutting tool knowledge.
• Inspection skills knowledge.
• Knowledge of different CNC controls.
• Knowledge of different materials.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of routing.
• Familiarity with QMS policies and procedures applicable to the position.
• Trained in the nonconforming material procedure.

Responsibilities

• Operate Mill machines at first article proven stage to produce scheduled production rate.
• Must understand various types of tool holdings and set proper tool offsets.
• Interpret G code and M code and monitor machining cycles.
• Perform intermediate inspections with standard tools and analyze CMM reports.
• Update travelers, blueprints, and daily production logs; submit in-process inspection per shift.

Skills

CNC controls knowledge

G-code/M-code knowledge

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

CMM interpretation

Tool offset setting

First article inspection

Tools

G-code programming

Macro programming

Job description

Job Description

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for a CNC Mill Setup position that will be based at our manufacturing location in Corona, California. Along with this location, the company has its headquarters based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia) and has manufacturing locations in Hungary, Malaysia, and Korea. The company also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high‑tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, wastewater, life sciences, and analytical instruments.

Basic Function

To operate Mill machines at first article proven stage to produce scheduled production rate.

First Shift

5 am – 1:30 pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Marginal position functions that are not included among the essential duties and responsibilities in this position description are also requirements of this position.
• Must understand different types of machine controls and functions.
• Must understand various types of work (material) holdings.
• Must understand different types of materials.
• Must understand various types of tool holdings.
• Must understand various types of cutting cycles (milling, drilling, tapping, boring, thread milling and surfacing etc.).
• Must have basic understanding about MACRO programs.
• Must have complete understanding of PRE_LOADED work offset (G10 Lx).
• Must have complete understanding of TOOL offset and WORK offset.
• Must have knowledge of replacing cutting tools and setting proper tool offsets.
• Must have advanced knowledge about G code and M code.
• Must have advanced knowledge about different machining cycles.
• Must be able to identify NC programs that are currently in production.
• Must understand advanced GDT and advanced blueprint reading.
• Must be able to perform intermediate inspections with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, pin gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, optical comparator, bore gauges, etc.).
• Must be able to analyze CMM report and must be able to make adjustments to achieve manufacturing requirements.
• Must be able to perform minor setup changes.
• Must understand production related documents and update current (travelers, blueprints, tool maintenance log, daily production log).
• Must perform required data logins to designated MRP (E2) system.
• Maintains proper tank level and concentration of coolant.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department leads or supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Performs job assignments in accordance with Job Travelers and work instructions.
• Must submit a part to be inspected (in process inspection) per each shift that worked on.
• Initial, stamp and date all documents as applicable.

Education and Experience

Novice/Intermediate level:

• Cutting tool knowledge
• Knowledge of inspection skills
• Knowledge of different CNC controls
• Knowledge of different materials
• Intermediate math skills
• Blueprint reading
• Knowledge of routing
• Knowledgeable of the applicable QMS policies and procedures applicable to the position
• Trained in the nonconforming material procedure

Physical Demands

• The description of the physical demands and the work environment characteristics here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform and those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to plant environment to include moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. Safety glasses must be always worn.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics require exposure to a production environment, while being subjected to moderate noise levels while performing the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions of the position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

Compensation Information

Non‑exempt: $23.38 – $35.74

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.