Experienced CNC Milling Operator

Vulcan Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 142,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Recruit is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Operator for a hands-on role in our Strand/Helderberg workshop.

You will operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings, monitor tooling and precision performance, and ensure components meet specifications. CNC programming is not required.

Ideal candidates have practical milling experience, familiarity with precision measuring tools, and a commitment to quality and safety in a small engineering team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC Milling Operator experience.
• Experience operating CNC milling machines.
• Reading engineering drawings confidently.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC milling machines safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials and components.
• Position and secure components correctly in the machine.
• Run existing CNC programs.
• Follow engineering drawings, job cards and machining instructions.
• Monitor the machine throughout the machining process.
• Carry out tool changes where required.
• Monitor cutting tools for wear or damage.
• Identify basic machining or tooling problems.
• Report machine, tooling or program problems to the appropriate Programmer / Setter or supervisor.
• Check components throughout the machining process.
• Manufacture components according to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform first-off and in-process dimensional checks where required.
• Inspect finished components for accuracy and quality.
• Use precision measuring instruments correctly.
• Maintain consistent production and quality standards.
• Keep CNC machines, tooling and the general work area clean and organised.
• Follow all workshop health and safety procedures.

Skills

CNC milling experience

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Quality inspection

Tool wear awareness

Education

Machining/Engineering qualification advantageous

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Job description

Vulcan Recruit is seeking an experienced CNC Milling Operator for a hands-on role in our Strand/Helderberg workshop.

You will operate CNC milling machines, read engineering drawings, monitor tooling and precision performance, and ensure components meet specifications. CNC programming is not required.

Ideal candidates have practical milling experience, familiarity with precision measuring tools, and a commitment to quality and safety in a small engineering team.