CNC Operator

UFP Industries; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Chandler, AZ to execute CNC operations, set up fixtures, jigs, spoil boards, and tooling. You will perform complex cuts, boring, countersinking on lumber and other nonferrous materials per job specs.

The role requires basic math, CAD/G-code familiarity, and an understanding of FANUC CNC machines. A high school diploma is required; age 18+ and safety compliance are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Working knowledge of Cartesian coordinate graphic systems.
• Must be able to understand and interpret FANUC-based machine codes.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage when to change/replace them.
• Touch off tools and register in the CNC control to meet customer specs safely.
• Change tools and collect tooling for safety and asset protection.
• Use touch probes, calibration programs, and height gauges for tool setting and cutting.
• Store programming files and manage them.
• Check processed lumber against job specs.
• Maintain material and supplies per production sheets.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized; ensure equipment is safe to operate.
• Complete startup inspection checklist and report problems.
• Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and production records.
• Follow safety and quality procedures and standards; perform minor preventive maintenance.
• Participate in safety and CI programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math knowledge

FANUC basics

CNC interpretation

Blueprint reading

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CAD software

G-code understanding

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.