CNC Setter Operator - Springs - South

Permanent - CNC Setter Operator
- Springs
- South Africa

This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, maintaining production quality, and supporting our commitment to safety, environmental, health, and quality standards (QSHE). As a CNC Setter Operator, you will work onsite using advanced CNC lathes, milling machines, and multi‑axis machine centres to meet and exceed daily production targets.

• Maintain punctuality and comply rigorously with company time and attendance policies.
• Demonstrate strong self‑discipline by adhering consistently to all company rules, regulations, and QSHE standards.
• Utilize the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times to ensure personal and workplace safety.
• Operate CNC machinery including lathes, milling machines, and multi‑axis centres in accordance with company manufacturing specifications.
• Set and machine the first off pieces for new jobs, conducting precise clocking and reading of clock gauges to assure accuracy and quality.
• Monitor production quality continuously; stop processes and raise red flags immediately if quality specifications are not met.
• Adhere strictly to the production schedule to ensure smooth plant operations and meet output requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance machine efficiencies and process effectiveness.
• Follow 5S workplace organization principles to maintain a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.
• Collaborate with the team to support any additional duties as outlined in our operational procedures.

• Minimum Matric certificate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.
• A relevant trade qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in a CNC machining environment, familiar with machine tool operation.
• Proficient knowledge of CNC controls including Fanuc, HAAS, and Mazatrol.
• Experience in basic CNC programming and Motoman robot programming considered an advantage.
• Ability to manually load and electronically upload/download CNC programs effectively.
• Competent in reading technical drawings and performing precise mathematical calculations for feeds and speeds, threading, and canned cycles.
• Possession of an overhead crane license is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and 5S continuous improvement methodologies.