CNC Machine Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Indiana to execute CNC operations, set up fixtures and tooling, and perform complex cuts in lumber and nonferrous materials to job specifications. Responsibilities include tool changes, tool setting with probes, and maintaining safe, efficient work area.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least 1 year of CNC experience with FANUC controls; basic math, coordinate geometry, and computer skills are important for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of CNC machine tool experience, FANUC driven preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret fanuc machine code.
• Proficiency with math and Cartesian coordinate systems.
• Comfort with basic computer equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and fixtures, set up tooling as directed.
• Touch off tools and register programs in CNC control to meet specs.
• Change tools and manage tooling safely to protect personnel and assets.
• Use touch probes, calibration programs, and height gauges for tool setting.
• Maintain file storage for CNC programs and documentation.
• Inspect lumber and finished parts for conformance to specs.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and complete startup checklists.
• Record production data and participate in safety and CI programs.

Skills

Math skills

Cartesian coordinates

FANUC programming

Machine code reading

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FANUC control system

Job description

The CNC Machine Operator is responsible for the execution of CNC Machine Tool Operations. The setups of fixtures, jigs, spoil boards, and tooling to perform the machining operations. This includes making complex cuts using the specified tooling and materials as directed by management and the applications programmer. Cuts, shapes, and does boring, counter boring, counter sinking operations in lumber and other nonferrous materials to job specifications.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares spoil boards for use and manages the process to determine when they are to be changed and replaced.
• Touches off tools and enters registration in the CNC control to machine the programs to meet customer specifications, in a safe condition and prevents property damage.
• Changes tools and properly collects tooling for safety to protect employee and company assets.
• Utilizes tools touch probes, calibration programs, and height gages to set machine tools for tool changes and cutting processes
• Storages programming files and is responsible for file management.
• Checks processed lumber to ensure operation is producing to required job specifications.
• Secures and maintains material and supplies required on the operation according to production sheets.
• Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
• Completes pre shift startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Maintains production records as required.
• Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance as specified.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of CNC machine tool experience focus on FANUC controlled driven CNC machine is preferred.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Working knowledge of Cartesian coordinate graphic systems.
• Must be able to understand and interpret the various Machine Code for FANUC controlled based CNC machines.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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