CNC Programmer - Laser, Punch & Combo Machining

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in South Africa is seeking a CNC programmer to operate laser, punch and combo machines in Kya Sands, Randburg. You will create and optimize sheet metal cutting programs and prepare tooling sheets for lasers and presses.

You will also arrange punch-before-laser sequences, clean CAD files in DXF, DWG, and STEP formats, and apply nesting techniques to reduce scrap. Collaboration with shop floor operators is essential to keep machines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Good practical understanding of sheet metal fabrication, bend allowances, and grain directions.
• Familiarity with thick turret tooling, forming tools, and standard punch setups.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work with CAD files accurately.
• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail under tight production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize sheet metal cutting programs.
• Prepare tooling sheets and cutting paths for lasers, punch presses, and combo machines.
• Arrange punch-before-laser sequences and manage tooling clearance zones to ensure safe operations.
• Clean and prepare incoming customer CAD files in DXF, DWG, and STEP formats.
• Apply smart nesting techniques to minimize material scrap and maximize factory sheet yields.
• Collaborate with shop floor operators to solve program issues and keep machines running.
• Keep digital tooling libraries updated to match the actual tools on the factory floor.

Skills

Sheet metal fab

CAD file reading

Nesting techniques

Tooling setups

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

DXF files

DWG files

STEP files

Job description

The Recruitment Pig in South Africa is seeking a CNC programmer to operate laser, punch and combo machines in Kya Sands, Randburg. You will create and optimize sheet metal cutting programs and prepare tooling sheets for lasers and presses.

You will also arrange punch-before-laser sequences, clean CAD files in DXF, DWG, and STEP formats, and apply nesting techniques to reduce scrap. Collaboration with shop floor operators is essential to keep machines running smoothly.