CNC/Waterjet Operator - 1st 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

Basic and voluntary life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is hiring a CNC Machine Operator to perform CNC tool operations, set-ups, and complex cuts on lumber and related materials. The role involves preparing fixtures, jigs, and spoil boards, touching off tools, and ensuring specifications are met with FANUC-controlled machines.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and practical CNC experience. The job offers hourly pay with comprehensive benefits, and a supportive safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 1 year CNC machine tool experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand machine codes for FANUC controls.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Working knowledge of Cartesian coordinate graphics systems.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare spoil boards and manage replacements.
• Touch off tools and register in CNC control to meet specifications.
• Change tools and handle tooling safely to protect assets.
• Use touch probes and height gauges to set up tools and cutting processes.
• Manage and store programming files.
• Inspect processed lumber for spec compliance.
• Maintain secure, clean, and safe work area.
• Record production data and follow safety/quality procedures.
• Participate in safety and CI programs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math functions

Cartesian coordinates

FANUC CNC interpretation

Computers literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

FANUC CNC

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.
• Persforms 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.