CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

West Coast Personnel; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Milnerton seeks a technically strong CNC Machinist to program, set and operate CNC milling machines (3- and 4-axis) and CNC turning lathes. Proficiency with Fanuc controls and Fusion 360 CAM is essential.

You will read engineering drawings, select tooling, set feeds and speeds, and ensure components meet tight tolerances with strict quality checks. Aiming for high accuracy, safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Trade Test required.
• Proficient in Fanuc control systems.
• Minimum 5 years CNC machining experience with 3-/4-axis milling.
• Experience with CNC turning and lathes.
• Ability to program, set and operate CNC machinery.
• Proficient in Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM.
• Strong understanding of precision machining.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good measuring and inspection skills.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines.
• Work on 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling.
• Set and operate CNC turning machines and lathes.
• Create and optimise CNC programs using Fusion 360 CAM.
• Interpret technical drawings and machining specifications.
• Select tooling, feeds and speeds.
• Machine components to tight tolerances.
• Perform in-process dimensional and quality checks.
• Make tooling and programme adjustments where required.
• Identify and resolve machining or programming issues.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity.
• Ensure machines, tools and work areas are maintained correctly.
• Follow workshop safety and quality procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC milling

G-code interpretation

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Red Seal Trade Test

Tools

Fusion 360 CAM

Fanuc controls

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Program, set and operate CNC milling machines. Work on 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling . Set and operate CNC turning machines and lathes. Create and optimise CNC programs using Autodesk Fusion 360 / CAM . Interpret technical drawings and machining specifications. Select appropriate tooling, feeds and speeds. Machine components to tight tolerances. Perform in-process dimensional and quality checks. Make tooling and programme adjustments where required. Identify and resolve machining or programming issues. Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity. Ensure machines, tools and work areas are maintained correctly. Follow workshop safety and quality procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Red Seal Trade Test essential.
• Fanuc Control experience essential.
• Minimum 5 years current CNC machining experience .
• Strong 3-axis and 4-axis CNC milling experience.
• CNC turning and lathe experience.
• Proven ability to program, set and operate CNC machinery.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Fusion 360 / CAM .
• Strong understanding of precision machining.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good measuring and inspection skills.
• Own reliable transport.

Advantageous Experience

• 5-axis CNC machining.
• Live tooling.
• Multi-axis machining.
• Complex precision components.
• Advanced CAM programming.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a technically strong, practical machinist who takes pride in accuracy and quality.

Precision-engineering experience is essential.