CNC Programmer (Machine Shop)

Trading Places Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a CNC Operator who can efficiently operate and program machines. The ideal candidate should have experience in high-volume production, a strong understanding of engineering drawings, and the ability to meet daily production targets. This role requires excellent communication and precision measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and programming CNC machines.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and measurements.
• Ability to efficiently meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Setup and adjust CNC machines according to specifications.
• Measure components during production to detect defects.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Operating manual milling machines and Lathes

Edgecam software experience

Dolphin-Part Master software experience

Siemens and Fanuc operating systems

Setting & Programming CNC machines

High volume production experience

Understanding of engineering drawings

Precision measuring skills

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.
• Lays 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 offs.
• 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.