CNC Operator / Setter

Introduction

Over its 27 years existence our client has built a reputation of “Engineering Mechanical Excellence” establishing long term partnerships and sound business ethics. Their philosophy embraces investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and employing highly skilled craftsman with expertise in various manufacturing procedures. They are a medium to heavy mechanical engineering facility that specializes in manufacturing high quality mechanical parts and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To machine parts an products from raw materials with the specified drawings and indicators for the use in machines and equipment in the mining and engineering sector

• (Machine shop) generalist to operate (Programme) different machine types

• Writing programs and interpreting drawings and procedures to manufacture parts accuratley

• Getting information from all relevant sources

• Controlling machines and processes

• Performing inspections of equipment, structures, materials and products

• Analysing information and finding the best solutions to problems

• Maintaining clear and honest communication at all times

• Keeping the work environment safe

• Learning and applying the latest relevant knowledge to the work

• Adhering to ll work-site safety rules and regulations

External and Internal relationships

• This role interacts internally with: manager, QA, cleaners, draughtsman

• This role interacts externally with: none

Desired Experience & Qualification

Key Performance Measure

• Deliver precision engineered parts for store as specified

• Programme optimally

• Fit tool bits and maintain machines – report any defect to manager

• Know the different machines to operate and maintain as prescribed

Qualifications

• CNC educated

Knowledge

• CNC operational manuals and instructions

• Programming of different machines

Experience

• Preferable 3 years and more in mechanical engineering industry

Technical Competencies

• Programming

• Machine maintenance

• Drawing interpretation

Behavioral Competencies

• Interacts with stakeholders

• Sense of urgency

• Compliance to regulations – health an safety

• Problem solving - Medium

• Planning - High

• Decision making - Low