Machinist 3 (Weekend Shift)

Precision Castparts; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a skilled CNC Machinist. The successful candidate will operate 3-5 axis CNC machines and perform complex setups. Responsibilities include verifying layouts, conducting machine operations, and ensuring high-quality standards. A High School Diploma and 4-6 years of machining experience are required. The position involves weekend shifts from Friday to Sunday, 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their CNC skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate 3-5 axis CNC machines and conventional mills.
• Demonstrates advanced cross training and complex setups.
• Ability to edit and write simple programs for tooling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate equipment setup and verification.
• Verify complex part layout before job starts.
• Perform machine operations and program edits.
• Model positive workplace culture and train others.
• Conduct quality inspections on complex parts.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Complex part setup

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Leadership and training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

4-6 years of machining experience

Tools

CNC Machines: Haas, Matsuura, DMG

Machine Controls: Fanuc, Yasnac, Siemens

Job description

Position Summary

With little or no assistance, a level three machinist will operate: 3-5 axis CNC machines, conventional mills, and lathes. Ability to produce complex aerospace parts. Demonstrates advanced cross training flexibility such as first part run and full machine recovery. Level three machinists have the ability to complete complex setups on 3-5 axis machines. They will be able to apply advanced blueprint and GD&T reading of complex production inspection processes. Level three machinists will also be able to edit programs and write simple programs to make tooling. Competencies include trouble shooting complex parts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Equipment Setup Technique
  • Complex part/tooling setup
  • Machine accuracy verification
• Job Start Readiness
  • Verify complex part layout
• Machine Operation
  • G-Code application
  • Program edits – F/S, adding passes
  • Basic programmer – simple tooling
  • First run proofing
  • Full machine recover
• CNC Machinist Related Info
  • CNC Machines: Haas, Matsuura, DMG
  • CNC Machine Controls: Fanuc, Yasnac, Siemens
• Leadership & Training
  • Positively models culture
  • Ability to train others
• Quality
  • Print reading and GD&T
  • Complex part inspection / benching

Level of Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4-6 years of machining experience.

Work Schedule

Weekend Shift

• Friday through Sunday 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.