CNC Operator

UFP Industries, Inc; New Waverly (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. in Texas is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to perform CNC operations, set up fixtures, align tooling, and run programs per customer specs.

Requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of CNC experience with FANUC; strong math and blueprint reading skills. A safety-minded worker who contributes to efficient production is ideal for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of CNC machine tool experience focusing on FANUC controlled driven CNC machines preferred.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Must understand and interpret FANUC machine code.

Responsibilities

• Prepares spoil boards and manages replacement schedule.
• Touches off tools and registers CNC programs to meet specs.
• Changes tools and secures tooling for safety and asset protection.
• Uses probing, calibration programs, and height gauges for setup.
• Maintains and stores programming files and production data.
• Monitors lumber quality and process to meet specs.
• Ensures safe, clean, organized work area and equipment readiness.
• Completes pre-shift startup inspection and reports issues.
• Performs routine maintenance and supports safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

FANUC CNC

Tool setup

Safety awareness

Blueprint interpretation

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring tools

Computers

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.