Sheet Metal CNC Programmer & Production Scheduler

Cape York Partnership; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeley International is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Production Programmer & Scheduler to join the Metal Shop. You will coordinate and schedule manufacturing activities, using Pronto ERP with CNC programming for turret shear, panel bender, laser cutter and turret punch, to maximise efficiency and reduce downtime.

You will lead daily/weekly schedules, optimise nesting, review drawings for manufacturability and work closely with Production, Purchasing and Management to meet customer delivery

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, with exposure to turret, laser and metal folding processes.
• Strong understanding of sheet-metal manufacturing processes, including material utilization, nesting and scrap reduction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience programming CNC laser, turret punch and/or shear machinery.
• Experience with Pronto ERP or similar production planning/scheduling systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer requirements and delivery dates.
• Schedule work across laser, turret punch, turret shear, panel bender, press brakes and related processes.
• Prioritise jobs by due dates, material availability, capacity and requirements.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for delays, breakdowns or priority shifts.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Stores, Fabrication and Management to align requirements.
• Utilise Pronto ERP to manage orders, status, material needs and scheduling data.
• Prepare and optimise cutting, folding and punching programs for listed machines.
• Optimise nesting and cutting plans to maximise material utilisation and minimise scrap.
• Review drawings and CAD files for manufacturability and alignment with revisions.
• Assist operators to resolve programming or cutting issues and support corrective actions.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Pronto ERP

CNC programming

Nesting optimization

Reading CAD drawings

Production scheduling

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Prima Power ncExpress

Tulus Office

MetaCAM

BySoft CAM

Plant Manager

Job description

Seeley International is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Production Programmer & Scheduler to join the Metal Shop. You will coordinate and schedule manufacturing activities, using Pronto ERP with CNC programming for turret shear, panel bender, laser cutter and turret punch, to maximise efficiency and reduce downtime.

You will lead daily/weekly schedules, optimise nesting, review drawings for manufacturability and work closely with Production, Purchasing and Management to meet customer delivery