CNC Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

UFP Industries, Inc; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc in Grandview, Texas, is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to perform CNC tool operations, set up fixtures, and run complex cuts in lumber and other materials according to job specs.

You will touch off tools, load programs, manage tooling, and ensure safe, clean work area while maintaining production records and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma with at least 1 year of CNC tool experience, preferably FANUC controlled.
• Able to read and interpret machine code and math functions for CNC operations.
• Must understand Cartesian coordinate systems and operate CNC equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and fixtures for CNC operations.
• Touch off tools and register programs in CNC control to meet specs.
• Change tools safely and manage tooling to protect employees and assets.
• Set up tools using touch probes, calibration programs, and height gauges.
• Manage and store programming files and machining data.
• Check lumber to ensure outputs meet specs and maintain production records.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe; perform routine inspections.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Mathematics

Coordinate systems

G-code interpretation

Fanuc CNC

Education

High school diploma

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.

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.