CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

SUMMARY:
CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator
Milnerton, Cape Town | Market Related Salary

A precision-engineering business in Milnerton is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator to join its machining team.

This is a hands-on technical role for a trade-tested CNC professional who can confidently program, set and operate CNC milling machines and lathes, work to tight tolerances and produce high-quality precision components.

The successful candidate must have strong current CNC machining experience and be proficient in Autodesk Fusion 360 / CAM

POSITION INFO:
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.

• 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.

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