CNC Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

UFP Industries; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Texas seeks a skilled CNC Machine Operator to run FANUC-controlled operations, set up fixtures, jigs, spoil boards and tooling, and perform complex cuts on lumber and nonferrous materials per job specs.

You will touch off tools, manage tool changes, and maintain production records while upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year CNC machine tool experience, FANUC preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret FANUC machine code.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions and Cartesian coordinate systems.
• Competence with basic computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage replacement schedule.
• Touch off tools and register programs to meet specs safely.
• Change tools and secure tooling to protect assets.
• Set up tools using touch probes, calibration programs and height gauges.
• Maintain programming files and ensure data integrity.
• Inspect lumber to ensure conformance to specs.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Complete pre-shift startup inspections and report issues.
• Maintain production records and support safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and participate in CI programs.

Skills

CNC machining

FANUC CNC knowledge

Mathematical skills

Cartesian coordinate systems

Machine code interpretation

Computer equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FANUC control

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.