CNC Programmer (Machine Shop)

Trading Places Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced CNC Operator to efficiently operate and program milling machines and lathes. The candidate will need strong mathematical skills and an understanding of engineering drawings. Responsibilities include ensuring component specifications and meeting production targets. A meticulous approach to work and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience efficiently operating manual milling machines and Lathes.
• Experience setting & programming on similar CNC machines.
• Excellent understanding of English and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Effectively enter programs, make adjustments & write programs from scratch.
• Operate machines to ensure components are produced to exact specification.
• Measure components to detect defects and ensure conformance.

Skills

Operating manual milling machines

CNC programming

Understanding of engineering drawings

Precision measuring

Excellent English and Mathematics skills

Ability to hit production targets

Tools

Edgecam

Dolphin-Part Master

Siemens operating system

Fanuc operating system

Job description

Qualifications and Expérience :

• Experience of efficiently operating manual milling machines and Lathes.
• Experience of Edgecam, Dolphin-Part Master software, Siemens and Fanuc operating systems.
• Experience of setting & Programming on similar CNC machines
• Previously worked in a high volume production facility
• Can demonstrate accurate approach to work.
• Excellent understanding of English and Mathematics
• Must have excellent understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.

Key Work Areas Include :

• Able to effectively & efficiently enter programs, make adjustments & write programs from scratch as agreed with Management.
• ÂLays out & verifies dimensions of parts, using precision measuring & marking instruments with knowledge of trigonometry.
• Confers with Engineering, Supervisory & Manufacturing Personnel to exchange technical information.
• Operates and sets machines to ensure components are produced to exact specification.
• Able to perform off-sets on numerous machines within the facility.
• Ability to change set-ups & make adjustments on all machines.
• Good understanding of all processes
• Operate machines from cold starts.
• Measure components during the process to detect defects and if not then remove from process.
• Ensure all components conform to drawing specifications.
• Excellent interpretation of Engineering drawings
• Accurately follow instructions both written & verbal
• Correctly & accurately use handheld measuring equipment & check first offâs.
• Ability to Identify all quality issues & inform appropriate person.
• Hit daily production targets.
• Keep machine / workstation clean & tidy.
• Work safely and abide by company Health & Safety Rules at all times.
• To act professionally in accordance with company policies and procedures as laid down.
• Develop and maintain effective communication links with fellow colleagues to ensure the above
• Undertake additional training and other relevant duties as required.
• To work at other sites as and when required
• Attend work in a timely manner.
• Carry out regular Quality Control
• Support Engineering team
• Monitor production Time Studies
• Any ad-hoc duties as and when required by Management, or any other person nominated by the Employer from time to time.