CNC Operator

UFP New Waverly, LLC; New Waverly (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to execute CNC operations, set up fixtures and tooling, and perform complex cuts in lumber and nonferrous materials per job specs. The role emphasizes safe practices, tool changes, and program registration to meet customer requirements.

The successful candidate will handle tool touches, calibration, file management, and production record keeping while ensuring a clean, safe work area and compliance with safety and quality standards.

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.

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.

Skills

CNC Machine Experience

Math Functions

Cartesian Coordinates

Machine Code (FANUC)

Computer Proficiency

Age 18+

FANUC CNC Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

FANUC Controls

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.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.