CNC Programmer / Machinist Boikago Group (Pty) Ltd

• The ideal candidate will be expected to to aid the company in delivering precise machining of press dies in accordance with required engineering changes, as well as spare parts.
• As the CNC machinist, you will design specifications, enter them into the CNC machine and/ or CAD/CAM software, set up the machine and monitor it as it operates.
• You will make critical contributions to the toolroom, ensuring the excellence of the repairs/modifications by following inspection protocols and detecting errors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine the fixtures, attachments and tools necessary to complete jobs according to specifications, and mount them to machine prior to beginning cutting (Mecof 5 – Axis Dynamill)
• Discuss project specifications with engineers and supervisors to guarantee consistency between plans and products, and collaborate to modify designs when existing ones are not feasible
• Modify machine speed, tooling and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured parts.
• Oversee cutting process, perform adjustments throughout each job, catch mistakes as they happen and take necessary measures to eliminate errors
• Supervise machine temperatures, ensure that machine has adequate warm-up and cool-down time between jobs and replace coolant periodically
• Review and interpret cutting plans, enter them into control outlets before jobs and alter them to correct mistakes when necessary (Tebis CAM Software)
• Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure required quality is achieved.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks to ensure machine longevity, including lubrication, cleaning and tool replacement
• Perform safety inspections using corporate tools and conduct safety talks, Identify and ensure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are promptly corrected.
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify dies, jigs, gauges, and tools, using machine tools and hand tools.
• Lift, position, and secure machined parts or die components using hoists and overhead cranes.  
• Select metals to be used from a range of metals based on properties such as hardness and heat tolerance.       
• Study blueprints, sketches, models, or specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, dies, or assemblies.
• Design jigs, fixtures, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of parts or products.   
• Understanding general Toolmaking techniques.       
• Support production with press and assembly related down time.
• Actively partake in your role to improve production systems.           

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Mechanical or equivalent National diploma in Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in 3D CNC Machining.
• 3D 5 axis programming and machining on CAD/ CAM Software platforms. (Catia or Tebis would be an advantage).
• Trade certificate will be an advantage.
• Toolmaking techniques (Preferred).

Behavioural skills required

• Ability to read tooling and product drawings.
• Proficient welding skills would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of machining hardened and treated steels. 
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Values precision and enforces quality standards
• Ability to understand G-code
• Comfortable using tools and maintaining machinery