CNC Machinist

We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to join our team at Job Masters. As a CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for machining and grinding quality parts on our CNC machines, including lathes and grinding machines.

• Responsible for creating and maintaining a daily machining schedule.
• Responsible for keeping track of raw materials and stock levels.
• Responsible for loading parts, moving tapes, operating controls, setting offsets, simple edits, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Quality control measurements for machined components.
• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work pieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measure and mark dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as a guide for subsequent machining.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines, within capabilities, controls, or control media as required to ensure quality production. Reports all machine malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
• Operate lifting devices for movement of parts.
• Assist the Circular Economy Centre and Engineering team with any machining needs.
• Communicate with manager, engineers, sales personnel, QEHS, and other personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
• Full responsibility for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with quality, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Take part (assisting) in the annual stock take.
• Work overtime when required.

• A minimum of 3 years of operating CNC machines such as lathes and milling machines.
• Quality control knowledge and ability to read engineering drawings.
• A systematic, logical, and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Immediate knowledge and application of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments.
• Immediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions.
• Immediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts, and other accessories used on various machines.
• Must be able to operate lifting devices for movement of parts.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Must be willing and able to work changing work schedules and overtime when required.
• Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication.
• Must have a basic understanding of profitability and contribution.
• Planning & Organising | Attention to detail | Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Desirable: Up-to-date industry/product knowledge | MasterCam/MeCad experience.
• Qualifications: Grade 12 certificate as a minimum requirement. Formal CNC operator qualification. Valid and unendorsed driver's license | On-the-job training. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation with specific reference to the OSHACT, Mine Health and Safety Act, and construction regulation. Computer literacy (Office 365). Desirable: AutoCad certificate | Quality control qualification | MasterCam/MeCad certificate. Machine code (G-Code) qualification.

• Concentration is required where the workload will vary every day.
• The ability to perform work safely is essential.
• Required to be self-motivated and able to make decisions within delegated responsibility.
• Will be expected to react to unpredictable operational requirements of an ad-hoc nature.
• Physical labour will be required, in sometimes uncomfortable conditions.
• Will spend the majority of time in the workshop, and sometimes on-site at customers.

• Regularly exposed to mitigated and controlled risks like being in the workshop.
• PPE like safety boots, overalls, and ear protection are regularly required.