CNC Set-up / Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
Bonnell Aluminum
Operate and set up 3rd shift CNC machines, handle production and maintenance tasks.
22 days ago ago
$23
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Niles, MI
Onsite
Company Size
3,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Custom Extruded Products
Architectural Shapes
Fabrication Services
Anodizing Operations
Painting/Finishing Services
Thermal Barrier Assemblies
Tool and Die Design
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Automotive
Machinery
Renewable Energy
Building and Construction
Specialty Markets
Industrial
Consumer & Retail
Role
What you would be doing
cnc setup
machined parts
coolant check
maintenance checks
paperwork control
continuous improvement
- Setup and adjust CNC Machines
- Maintain a clean, clutter-free workstation.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
- Check coolant for refractometer reading
- Work with Quality dept. to interpret layout data
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Comply with safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for all machined parts on the CNC machine.
- Clean machine at the end of the shift
- Inform the Supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems.
- Accepts feedback from the Team Leader to ensure the bundles meet safety standards.
- Work in a safe manner always wearing all required Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Perform equipment/maintenance checks to include:
- Use and control of daily paperwork to include:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
- Mix and fill new coolant
What you bring
cnc programming
haas cnc
horizontal mills
vertical cnc
spc
hs diploma
- Must also pass a skills-based test.
- Preferred experience with Haas, Brother and DMG Mori CNC Machining Centers
- CNC programming.
- Working knowledge of Horizontal Mills
- Working knowledge of Vertical CNC Mills (3 and 4 Axis)
- Able to participate in a collaborative environment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- SPC quality sheets
- Able to read and understand inspection tools. (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
- Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail oriented.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to understand material handling techniques to package parts off CNC as necessary
- HS Diploma/GED
- Must pass a company background check and drug screen.
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Working knowledge of all CNC screens and functions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. We support with passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching
- Life Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Vacation Days
- Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
- Job traveler packet
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass a company background check and drug screen.
Company
Overview
$100M - $1B Revenue
Annual Revenues
The company generates annual revenues within a range of $100 million to $1 billion, highlighting its significant presence in the market.
- Founded in the mid-1950s, the business began as a focused aluminum extruder and has evolved into a full-service partner.
- It operates six facilities across North America, offering fluid billet production, extrusion, finishing, and assembly.
- Typical projects include architectural curtain walls, custom railings, TSLOTS framing, and Futura Transitions trims.
- The company excels in supplying building & construction and automotive sectors through tailored extrusion and fabrication.
- Standout offerings include thermal barrier extrusions, anodizing, wet paint, CNC machining, and precision assembly.
- Operational excellence: 'Doing the right things at the right time' with structured continuous-improvement tools (5S, PDCA, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)
- 'Excellence Beyond Extrusion' – a high-performance lean manufacturing culture focused on quality, speed, waste reduction, and emissions reduction
- Creative problem solvers rather than order takers
- 'You're not just an entry on our ledger, you are valued, and our team will serve you to the best of our abilities.'
2022 EPD
Environmental Product Declaration
EPDs provide transparency on product life cycle impacts, published in 2022.
2023 Estimate
Recycled Content Report
Annual report detailing recycled material usage.
- ISO 14001:2015 certified at multiple facilities (e.g., Niles, Carthage)
- Lean manufacturing emphasis on lowering emissions, reducing waste, and maximizing productivity — “beneficial to our plants as it is to our planet”
- ISO 9001:2015 across all locations
- Environmental stewardship integrated into long-term thinking and value-chain management
2023 Phase I
Program Rollout
Launched the first phase of the AEC Apprenticeship Program for Industrial Maintenance Technician apprentices.
2025 Phase II
Program Expansion
Plans to expand the apprenticeship program to include press operators, die-shop technicians, CNC, robotics, and welding trades.
- Program allows both new hires and existing employees to learn skilled trades at no cost and supports talent identification, development, and retention
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