Milling Machine Operator & Setter - Industrial Blades - East Rand

SUMMARY:
Milling Machine Operator & Setter

POSITION INFO:

Milling Machine Operator & Setter – Industrial Blades – East Rand

Minimum requirements:

• Matric or equivalent
• Artisan qualification highly advantageous
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ Milling Machine Operator & Setter experience
• Reside on the East Rand
• Ability to travel to and from work on own accord

Job Purpose:

• Obtain and follow lawful and reasonable Instruction from CNC Programmers
• Clean the machines
• Fetch Raw Material and take it to the machine
• De-burr Raw Material
• Set up the job on the machines
• Inspect the job
• De-burr Blades if necessary
• Move the job to the following department as per the Job Card
• Operate the CNC and manual milling machines to produce precision components for industrial knives and blades
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining requirements
• Select and install appropriate tooling, fixtures and workpieces based on the Job Specifications.
• Set up the milling machines by installing and aligning tools, fixtures and workpieces
• Report to the Programmer any issues with speeds and feeds that will affect tool life, surface finish, and size, so that the programmer can make adjustments.
• Perform test cuts and adjustments as necessary to ensure accuracy and adherence to specifications
• Inspect and measure finished components using precision instruments, such as, callipers, micrometres, and gauges.
• Perform Routine Maintenance and cleaning of machines
• Identify and report and defects, discrepancies, or maintenance needs to the Production Process Engineer.
• Ensure Compliance with all Health and Safety Procedures

Salary offer: Negotiable dependant on skills and experience