CNC OPERATOR

UFP Industries, Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in the Miami, FL area. The role involves executing CNC machining operations, setting up fixtures, jigs, and tooling, and ensuring parts meet customer specs by using FANUC controlled machines.

The position requires at least 1 year of CNC experience, a high school diploma, and solid math skills. The worker will maintain tooling, safety standards, and production records while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma is required.
• At least 1 year of CNC machine tool experience, FANUC preferred.
• Basic math and Cartesian coordinate understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage changes as needed.
• Touch off tools and register programs in CNC control to meet specs.
• Change tools and organize tooling for safety and efficiency.
• Use touch probes and height gauges to set tools and cutting parameters.
• Maintain and organize programming files and related documentation.
• Inspect lumber for compliance with job specifications.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized; ensure equipment is safe to operate.
• Complete pre-shift startup inspections and report issues.
• Maintain production records and participate in safety programs.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FANUC control

G-code interpretation

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.