CNC Fibre Laser Tube Operator & Programmer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 147,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd in Edenvale, Gauteng, seeks a Tube Laser Operator & Programmer to operate and program CNC fibre laser tube-cutting machinery, prepare programmes from drawings, and ensure production meets customer specifications.

Ideal candidates read engineering drawings, optimise cutting, and maintain accurate records. Experience with fibre laser tube/profile cutting is preferred. Salary: R16,000 – R22,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
• Experience operating and programming CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Experience with tube/profile laser cutting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of fibre laser cutting technology.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC fibre tube/profile laser cutting machines.
• Prepare cutting programmes from technical drawings and customer specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and cutting requirements.
• Nest and optimise cutting programmes to minimise material wastage.
• Set up machines according to material type, thickness, tube/profile dimensions and job requirements.
• Select appropriate cutting parameters and consumables.
• Load and position tube/profile material correctly.
• Conduct first-off inspections and dimensional quality checks.
• Monitor cutting quality and make necessary programme or machine adjustments.
• Identify and troubleshoot basic machine, cutting and programming issues.
• Ensure completed components meet required specifications and tolerances.
• Maintain accurate production records and job documentation.
• Perform routine machine checks and maintain a clean and safe working area.

Skills

CNC programming

Tube/profile laser cutting

Reading technical drawings

Quality inspection

Mathematical accuracy

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

CNC fibre laser machinery

Job description

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd in Edenvale, Gauteng, seeks a Tube Laser Operator & Programmer to operate and program CNC fibre laser tube-cutting machinery, prepare programmes from drawings, and ensure production meets customer specifications.

Ideal candidates read engineering drawings, optimise cutting, and maintain accurate records. Experience with fibre laser tube/profile cutting is preferred. Salary: R16,000 – R22,000 CTC per month.