CNC Programmer

SUMMARY:
A a well established Engineering/Manufacturing company based in the Western Cape (Montagu) is looking for a Senior CNC Programmer/Artisan

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• Qualified Artisan; Fitter and Turner / Toolmaker / Millwright or appropriate trade.
• Experience with Victor Fanuc Controlled CNC machines
• CAD/CAM skills with engineering draughting ability - Autodesk Inventor knowledge will help
• Manual programming experience is a MUST
• Afrikaans fluency is required
• Extensive experience as a CNC Machine Programmer (Milling, Lathe and Robodrill) with preferably experience in machining of cast / casting parts.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, in particular all machining symbols and tolerancing.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Prepared to live and work in the town of Montagu, Western Cape or a nearby town. Montagu is approximately 2.5hrs drive from Cape Town.
• Computer literacy

• Design and implementation of programs for new parts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, thereby understanding the required machining and being able to design the required machining path.
• Responsible for designing the jigs and fixtures to locate the parts in the CNC machines. The parts are not necessarily symmetrical, nor have ready or flat reference surfaces.
• Selecting the correct cutting tools for the job
• Writing and loading the machining program
• Measurement and verification of first article
• Daily supervision of machine operators
• Training and re-training of operators in their daily tasks of loading and removal of parts, basic measurement techniques and making adjustments to machine settings.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 9 Fanuc Controlled Victor CNC machines (6 lathes, 2 machine centres and 1 Robodrill) at the factory in the town of Montagu, Western Cape
• Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and liaison with machine suppliers’ to return failed machines to service.
• Develop and manage a preventative maintenance program for the CNC machines
• Operate within the guidelines of the company’s quality control and document management system

• A 13th cheque is paid in December.
• 20 working days annual leave
• A compulsory company pension, life, disability and funeral benefit – an 8% salary deduction is matched by an equivalent company contribution to the pension fund; the life cover fully paid by the company is 2 years annual salary.