CNC Operator

About the role

The CNC Machine Operator executes CNC Machine Tool Operations, including setups of fixtures, jigs, spoil boards, and tooling to perform machining tasks. This role involves making complex cuts, shaping, boring, counter-boring, and counter-sinking operations in lumber and other nonferrous materials to meet job specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares spoil boards for use and manages the process to determine when they need to be changed or replaced.
• Touches off tools and enters registration in the CNC control to machine programs to meet customer specifications safely and prevent property damage.
• Changes tools and properly collects tooling to ensure safety for employees and company assets.
• Utilizes tools such as touch probes, calibration programs, and height gages to set machine tools for tool changes and cutting processes.
• Stores programming files and manages file organization.
• Checks processed lumber to ensure operations meet required job specifications.
• Secures and maintains material and supplies required for operations according to production sheets.
• Ensures the work area is safe, clean, and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment inspection checklists 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, continuous improvement (CI), and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of CNC machine tool experience, with a focus on FANUC-controlled CNC machines preferred.
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Working knowledge of Cartesian coordinate graphic systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret Machine Code for FANUC-controlled CNC machines.
• Working knowledge of computer equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.