CNC Programmer

Defy Appliances; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a skilled CNC Programmer to develop and optimize CNC programs for its operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient programming and workflow between machines while managing machinist outputs according to technical specifications. Ideal applicants will hold an N4 in Mechanical Engineering along with significant CNC programming experience, particularly with Edgecam.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience as a CNC programmer with Edgecam.
• 5 years’ experience as a toolmaker/tool designer.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize CNC programs for various machines.
• Manage machinist's efficiency and track outputs.
• Ensure programming is completed on time for machine operation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Problem Solving

Education

N4 in Mechanical Engineering

Toolmaker (Trade tested)

Tools

Edgecam

Inventor

Siemens NX

NC Express

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

CNC Programmer is responsible for creating, modifying, and optimizing CNC programs to control machine tools and manufacturing processes. CNC programmer will be required to program vertical axis milling machine, EDM wire cutter and CNC lathe. They will be required to manage machinist’s actual vs theoretical job times and improve for better output.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Programs completed on time to ensure machines are continuously working across allocated shifts.
• Programs are debugged to ensure no damage to equipment.
• Programs are created efficiently to ensure lifespan of equipment is maintained.
• Ensure that the machining process is streamlined for optimal workflow between machines.
• Ensure jobs coming off the machine are correct as per technical drawings.
• Manage output of machinist to ensure machine efficiency is kept within agreed limits.
• Track all items flowing through toolroom and report weekly on progress to toolroom management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• N4 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Toolmaker (Trade tested).
• 5 years’ experience as a CNC programmer (preferably using Edgecam).
• 5 years’ experience as a toolmaker/tool designer
• Project management experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Create programs on Edgecam software.
• Change tool designs on Inventor/ Siemens NX.
• Create programs for CNC turret punch presses on NC Express
• Good organization skills to manage and track machine and machinist efficiencies.
• Assist in toolmaking problem solving.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Please be advised if you haven’t been contacted within 30 days then your application is unsuccessful.