Dedicated CNC Programmer
SA Metal Group
- South Africa
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Write programs with Edgecam (Milling and Laths) on 3,4 and 5 axis machines
- Program and setup Siemens CNC
- Review and re-test current programs in order to eliminate any errors
- Monitor all programs to ensure they meet specifications and safety policies
- Analyze job orders, drawings specifications and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selections, machine speeds and feed rates
- Write standard operating procedures or instructions to outline processes
- Creating, optimizing, and troubleshooting machine programs, ensuring that each job runs seamlessly with minimal downtime and minimal waste
- Thorough inspections, early deficiency identification, and implementing continuous process improvement throughout the production cycle
- Ensure that every product delivered is of high quality and according to drawing tolerances
- Assist the Manager with coaching the team in regards with technical support, planning of work and ordering of the necessary material and tools
- Monitor quality, accuracy and efficiency of teams work in terms of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies and report any issues or possible improvements required to Manager
- Completing urgent/critical jobs as operational requirements demand
- Direct, guide and mentor staff as required
- Quality control on drawings submitted
- Any other tasks or adhoc duties, as agreed with the Manager, suited to this level of leadership
- Minimum 5 years' Programming and QC experience in a similar environment
- Minimum 10 years post trade test working experience in a manufacturing/engineering/ production environment
- Relevant tertiary qualification (N3 or higher)
- Trade Test Certificate
- Working knowledge of OHSA
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
- Good written, verbal and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
- Valid Driver's license and own reliable transport
- Be fully competent and able to program with Edgecam (Milling and Laths)
- Be fully competent and able to program with G-Codes
- Have expertise on material characteristics
- Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting
- Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment
- Excellent team player - able to balance team and individual responsibilities
- Strong acumen of process development
- Time and priority management
- Excellent communication skills on all levels
- Ability to work in; as well as lead a team
- Logical and detail orientated
- Excellent standards of execution
- Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
- Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels
- Provident fund
- Medical aid - hospital plan
- Life cover at 4x annual salary
- Funeral cover
- 15 x paid leave days per annum
- Long service leave after five years of employment