Tooling Data Programmer

SUMMARY:
Client in Pinetown, Durban, within the sheet metal manufacturing and fabrication industry, is looking for a Tooling Data Programmer to create detailed tooling and nesting data using Metacam and Fabri-Trak software. Duties include programming for cutting, punching, and laser processes, optimizing material usage, preparing job cards, and ensuring programmes comply with customer specifications and safety standards.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibility 

• Program tools for cutting, punching, and shaping of metal sheets using Metacam software
• Prepare job cards and associated documents using Fabri-Trak
• Prepare programmes for laser cutting
• Ensure programmes are completed based on tooling availability of different materials and sheet sizes,    and machinery
• Ensure programmes are completed based on maximum material usage and minimum cutting times
• Record, report and document information associated with project/ customer specifications
• Comply with all regulatory safety policies and standards as well as ensure that Protective Gear is worn at all times
• Adherence to late coming and Absenteeism policies
• Records, reports and documents applicable paperwork

• The ability to understand and interpret job card
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Proficient in MS word, excel, outlook
• Proficient in Metacam software
• Proficient inn Fabri-Trak software
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks software

• Matric
• Engineering Studies/N3 qualification (Sheetmetal engineering preferred)
• Programming qualification advantageous