Mechanical CNC Operator / Designer for CNC Machinery
Company: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Firm
Location: Lanseria, Johannesburg
Salary: Market-related CTC (dependent on experience)
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical CNC Operator / Designer with expertise in operating CNC machinery and tool pathing. This role requires a hands-on professional capable of designing, developing, and commissioning machinery solutions.
Requirements:

• Travel: Willingness to travel within South Africa and Africa; valid passport required (includes L.O.A.).
• Transport: Driver’s license and reliable transport to work (Lanseria, Randburg).
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in:
• CNC machine setup and operation (lathes, milling machines, laser cutter).
• Tool pathing and design/development.
• Creating tool paths from Solid Works/CAD files.

Preferred Skills and Experience (Advantageous):

• Exposure to the food and beverage packaging industry.
• Experience in developing, designing, and manufacturing machine change parts.
• Reverse engineering capabilities.
• Proficiency in:
• Receiving parts, creating CAD drawings (Inventor/Solid Works), developing tool paths, generating G-Code, and working with Mach 4 or Fanuc controllers.
• 4-axis machining and CNC routers.
• Conveyor and machine change part development.
• Designing and installing packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 90% of machining involves working with stainless steel (S/S) and UHDPE using 3 and 4-axis CNC lathes and routers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Active involvement in projects: design, development, installation, training, and commissioning.
• Labour management: complete timesheets, job dockets, and provide accurate information.
• Follow up on orders and deliveries.
• Clear communication at all levels (verbal and written).
• Quoting and costing.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must possess hands-on tool pathing expertise; applications without this skill set will not be considered.

To Apply:
Send your CV to design @ schullpak. co. za.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: 2025/01/08