CNC Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Chandler, AZ to execute CNC operations, set up fixtures, jigs, and tooling, and perform complex cuts per job specifications. The role emphasizes safety and quality while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities include tool touch-off, program registration, tool changes, and maintaining records. A high school diploma and basic math/coordination skills are required, with FANUC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year CNC experience preferred, FANUC controls.
• Basic math and coordinate geometry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret machine code for FANUC CNC machines.
• Proficiency with computer equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage replacement timing.
• Touch off tools and register CNC programs to meet specs.
• Change tools and safeguard tooling to protect assets.
• Use touch probes, calibration programs, and height gauges for setup.
• Manage and store programming files and ensure file integrity.
• Inspect lumber to ensure dimensional accuracy and specs.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Complete pre-shift inspection and report issues.
• Maintain production records and follow safety/quality procedures.
• Participate in safety and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

FANUC CNC knowledge

Mathematics basics

Cartesian coordinates

G-code interpretation

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

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.