CNC Machinist

Together Staffing group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing Group seeks a skilled CNC Machinist for a plastic manufacturing operation in Gauteng. You will operate and set CNC milling and turning machines, read drawings, set tooling and cutting parameters, and perform in-process quality checks to ensure precision and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Toolmakers, Programmers, Production and Quality teams to minimise scrap and downtime while maintaining safe, clean work areas and conformance with engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Fitter Trade Test advantageous
• CNC machining qualification or relevant technical qualification
• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in manufacturing
• Experience in plastics, tooling, injection moulding, or related industry advantageous
• Understanding of CNC machining processes and tooling
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with precision measuring equipment

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling and turning machines
• Set up machines, tooling, workpieces, and cutting parameters
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Perform in-process measurements and quality checks
• Make program adjustments where required to maintain product specifications
• Monitor machine performance and identify machining issues
• Perform routine machine checks and maintain a clean work area
• Minimise scrap and downtime through effective machine operation
• Work closely with Toolmakers, Programmers, Production, and Quality teams

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading engineering drawings

Quality mindset

Education

Matric

Fitter Trade Test

CNC machining qualification

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC turning machines

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to join their plastic manufacturing operation in Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and setting CNC machinery to produce precision components while maintaining high standards of quality and production efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling and turning machines
• Set up machines, tooling, workpieces, and cutting parameters
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Perform in-process measurements and quality checks
• Make program adjustments where required to maintain product specifications
• Monitor machine performance and identify machining issues
• Perform routine machine checks and maintain a clean work area
• Minimise scrap and downtime through effective machine operation
• Work closely with Toolmakers, Programmers, Production, and Quality teams

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Fitter Trade Test Advantageous
• CNC machining qualification or relevant technical qualification
• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist in manufacturing
• Experience in the plastics, tooling, injection moulding, or related industry advantageous
• Understanding of CNC machining processes and tooling
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience with precision measuring equipment