CNC Programmer & Machine Operator

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

EnableSA in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer & Operator on a contract basis. The role involves programming, setting up, and operating Okuma CNC lathes and C-Tek CNC milling machines to produce precision stainless steel and mild steel components from engineering drawings and production specs.

The successful candidate will read and interpret drawings, select tooling and parameters, and perform first-off inspections to ensure conformance with tolerances and

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience programming, setting and operating CNC milling and lathe machines.
• Experience programming and operating C-Tek CNC milling machines and Okuma lathes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and tolerances.
• Experience machining stainless steel, mild steel and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate Okuma CNC lathe machines.
• Program, set up, and operate C-Tek CNC milling machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
• Manufacture precision-engineered components to specified tolerances and quality standards.
• Select appropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters for machining operations.
• Perform machine setups, prove-out new programs, and conduct first-off inspections.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and programming issues to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Optimize machining processes to improve productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately.
• Maintain machines and work areas in accordance with company housekeeping and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and environmental procedures and standards.

Skills

CNC programming

Machine setup

Quality inspection

G-code & M-code

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

Trade qualification in Machining

Fitting & Turning / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Okuma CNC lathe

C-Tek CNC milling

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 09/15/2026

• Original Job Title CNC Programmer & Operator - Contract
• Date Opened 09/15/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Programmer & Operator toprogram, set up, and operate C-TekCNC milling and Okuma lathe machines .The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing precisionstainless steel and mild steel components according to engineering drawings andproduction specifications.

Responsibilities

• Program,set up, and operate Okuma CNC lathe machines
• Program,set up, and operate C-Tek CNC milling machines
• Read andinterpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customerrequirements
• Manufactureprecision-engineered components to specified tolerances and quality standards
• Selectappropriate tooling, fixtures, and cutting parameters for machining operations
• Performmachine setups, prove-out new programs, and conduct first-off inspections
• Conductquality inspections using precision measuring equipment to ensure compliancewith specifications
• Troubleshootmachining, tooling, and programming issues to minimise downtime and maintainproduction efficiency
• Optimisemachining processes to improve productivity and reduce cycle times
• Completeproduction and quality documentation accurately
• Maintainmachines and work areas in accordance with company housekeeping andpreventative maintenance requirements
• Adhere toall safety, quality, and environmental procedures and standards

Requirements

• Grade12
• Relevanttrade qualification in Machining, Toolmaking, Fitting & Turning, MechanicalEngineering, or a related field would be advantageous
• Minimum 3years' experience programming, setting, and operating CNC milling and lathemachines
• Provenexperience programming and operating C-Tek CNC milling machines and Okuma CNClathes
• Strongknowledge of CNC machining processes, tooling, cutting parameters, and machinesetup
• Ability toread and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, andtolerances
• Experiencemachining stainless steel, mild steel, and other engineering materials
• Proficientin the use of precision measuring instruments, including verniers, micrometers,bore gauges, and dial indicators
• Experiencewith G-code and M-code programming would be advantageous