Junior - Axis CNC Operator

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Warehousing / Logistics / Manufacturing

South Africa - Western Cape , Cape Town - West (Blaauwberg Nature Reserve to Paarden Eiland)

R12000 - R14000

Junior CNC Operator (5-Axis Woodworking)

The ideal candidate for this junior CNC operator role will be technically minded, eager to learn, and capable of working in a fast‑paced furniture manufacturing environment. A qualification or background in Mechanical Engineering, CNC machining, woodworking, or a related technical field will be highly advantageous.

Experience or exposure to 5-axis CNC machinery, furniture manufacturing, shopfitting, cabinetry, or timber production would be beneficial, although training will be provided to candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.

The role involves handling large timber components and operating industrial machinery, therefore candidates should be physically fit and comfortable performing manual handling tasks within a production environment.

Main purpose of this role is to support CNC operations within a woodworking environment by assisting in the setup, operation, and basic programming of a 5-axis CNC machine, while gaining hands‑on industry experience.

• Assist in the operation of 5-axis CNC woodworking machinery
• Load materials and monitor machine processes
• Perform basic machine setup under supervision
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Ensure finished products meet quality standards
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Support senior operators and production team as required

• Recent Engineering Graduate (Mechanical, Industrial or similar)
  OR
• Basic CNC exposure (advantageous but not essential)
• Understanding of technical drawings
• Willingness to learn and develop CNC skills

• Exposure to 3-axis CNC machines
• Basic knowledge of CAD or drawing software
• Any CNC experience (woodwork or metal industry)

• Strong willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Team player

• No experience required, but any CNC or technical exposure is beneficial
• Recent Engineering Graduate (advantageous)