CNC/Waterjet Operator - 2nd Shift

UFP Industries, Inc.; Thornton (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee 


Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Machine Operator in Thornton, CA to execute CNC operations, set up fixtures, jigs, spoil boards and tooling for complex cuts in lumber and nonferrous materials. The role emphasizes safe operation, accuracy to specifications, and routine maintenance.

The position requires at least 1 year of CNC experience with FANUC systems, basic math and Cartesian coordinate skills, and the ability to interpret machine codes. Competitive hourly pay plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year CNC machine tool experience, FANUC control preferred.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions used in CNC programming.
• Understanding Cartesian coordinate systems and graphic representations.
• Ability to read and interpret FANUC machine codes.
• Proficiency with basic computer equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage replacement timing.
• Touch off tools and register CNC programs to meet specs.
• Change tools and collect tooling safely.
• Use touch probes, calibration programs and height gauges for tool setup.
• Manage and store programming files.
• Check lumber and materials to meet specs.
• Ensure materials and supplies are ready per production sheets.
• Keep work area safe, clean and organized and equipment safe to operate.
• Complete pre-shift startup inspection and report issues.
• Maintain production records and a clean work environment.
• Follow safety and quality procedures and participate in programs.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance as required.
• Adapt to additional duties as assigned.

Skills

FANUC CNC experience

Math functions

Cartesian coordinates

Machine code interpretation

Computers/IT basics

Age 18+

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

FANUC CNC control

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.

Compensation & Benefit Information

Hourly Pay Range: $23.50 - $27.00 an hour dependent on experience*

• pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits Currently Offered To Our Employees

• Medical insurance


• Health savings account with company contribution


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Basic and voluntary life insurance


• Disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Stock purchase program with employee discount


• Educational reimbursement


• Wellness programs and challenges


• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.