Cnc Operator

Steinmuller Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a CNC Operator to program and operate CNC machines, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in CNC programming and operation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This role demands strict compliance with health and safety guidelines while maximizing productivity.

Benefits

Health and safety training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Years of experience working in a machine shop, especially CNC programming/Operation.
• Experience with CNC Boring Mill machines.
• Experience in using hand tools including relevant welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC, Lathe, Milling Radial Arm Drill, and Cut Off Saw machines.
• Ensure work is completed according to codes and specifications.
• Maintain discipline regarding timekeeping, attendance and quality of workmanship.

Skills

CNC programming

Effective communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

N5 in Mechanical

Qualified Artisan – Red Seal

Tools

Haas Milling

Goratu Milling

CNC Milling

Fanuc

Mastercam

Heidenhein

Job description

Main Purpose

To program and operate the CNC and other machines in the machine shop according to specifications and to maximise capacity and productivity by adhering to Company's policies and procedures and health and safety principles.

Key Performance Areas

Read, understand drawings and ensure work is completed in accordance to codes and specifications (especially tolerances).

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC, Lathe, Milling Radial Arm Drill and Cut Off Saw machines.
• Adhere to daily target and assignments.
• Maintain discipline: timekeeping, attendance and quality of workmanship.
• Ensure all tools are in good working condition, i.e., hand tools, portable electrical equipment (grinders, pencil grinders) and gas equipment (cutting torch).
• Housekeeping to be maintained daily.
• Do stamp transfer and request QC for verifications and NDTs.
• Do proper planning to execute the work to the client's specification and the Company's standards (quality, productivity and safety).
• Perform to target settings as per schedule.
• Minimise scrap and verify program with Chargehand before hot work.
• Ensure adherence to internal control standard (work to work orders and ITP).
• Operate the CNC machines according to safety specifications.
• Get specific work done in time, safely and within quality.
• Be willing to learn and operate critical machines (Fermat vertical and Goratu horizontal milling with Heindenhein software).
• Perform any other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication.
• Work in a team.
• Work well under pressure.
• Work long hours on breakdown.
• Able to work at heights.
• Work in ergonomically challenging positions (standing and bending).

Preferred Requirements

Grade 12. N5 in Mechanical would be preferable. Qualified Artisan – Red Seal.

Experience

Years' experience working in a machine shop, especially CNC programming / Operator within the power industry. Experience in working on the following machines, software packages and operating systems: Haas Milling, Goratu Milling, CNC Milling and CNC Boring Mill machines. Milling and Turning software (Fanuc, Fagor and Heidenheim programs). Mastercam, Heiden Hein and Fanuc. Experience in Mastercam or Solid Works drawing programming skills. Experience in using hand tools including relevant welding equipment. Experience in working in a heavy engineering fabrication and within a machine shop facility.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of using measuring equipment (verniers, calipers, tapes, laser alignment, level gauge, depth gauge micrometer, etc.).
• Knowledge of machining of high pressure and high temperature (thick walled) components in the power industry.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, relevant machining practices, standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, tools and machining equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant safety requirements within machine shop.
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret technical and component drawings and be able to learn and check programs.
• Understand and adhere to safety protocols – lock out and tag out when working on machines, work permits for heights, pressurised equipment etc.
• Work to work packs from planning, maintenance request works order, planned maintenance schedule, verbal instructions, drawings and time constraints (analyse the drawings, determine the tooling and consumables to be used and the machine to be used).
• Always ensure the correct use of PPE.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.
• puter literate (MS Office).