MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric certificate with mathematics.
• Formal Tertiary education: Qualified Artisan Trade Tested (Toolmaker / Fitter & Turner or equivalent trade test).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience operating a CNC Machine.
• CNC operating experience on Siemens, Fanuc or Mazatrol Controls.
• Drivers Licence: Code 8 (required).

DUTIES

• Read and interpret the detail and requirements of a mechanical design drawing
  • Knowledge of different metals, materials and the characteristics of the material, especially during the manufacturing process.
  • Must be competent in reading mechanical drawings, managing planning and managing time management to achieve the completion of the task as set out on the aforesaid drawing.

• Planning works and manufacturing parts
  • Planning machining by studying work orders, mechanical drawings, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances.
  • Ability to assign production-related hours and tasks.
  • Ability to work on the necessary and required machines.

• CNC programming and operation of CNC Lathes and Milling Machines

  • Sets up lathes, and milling machines, by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops & stock pushers and indicating vices, etc.
  • Verifies setting by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards.
  • Maintaining specifications by observing drilling, grooving and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, thread cutting and milling operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
  • Maintaining safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintaining equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
  • Be responsible for part set-up, programming and operating CNC Machines, for all components to be manufactured.

• Quality Control
  • Ensure that all work is always performed to the highest level of quality at all times
  • Must maintain quality as well as tolerances as stipulated for all tasks assigned to him/her and complete this in the allotted time space.
  • Understand and use a Quality System

• Manufacturing
  • Manufacture parts on time.
  • Manage own time when required to achieve project target timelines.
  • Manufacture parts for drawing requirements and functionality.
  • Ability to use the required measuring equipment to verify the quality received.

• Reporting
  • Maintaining continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
  • Documenting actions by completing production and quality logs.

• Health and Safety

• Housekeeping

OTHER / BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCE

• Punctual

• Honest
• Logical
• Conceptual Skills
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Safety Conscious
• Accurate
• Problem-solving

Appointment/s will include the principles of Employment Equity.

Applicants who have not been contacted after 21 days should accept that their applications have been unsuccessful.