Job Description

About company: A leader in the field of precision mechanical manufacturing with its origins in the field of the defence industry

LOCATION: Maitland, Cape Town

SALARY: Market related

JOB OBJECTIVES: Managing CNC department and Programming of CNC machines to produce components according to drawing and specifications,

efficiently and accurately as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Completed matric
• Trade: Fitter and turner, Turner or Mechanical Eng qualification

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of related experience (CNC Skills), preferably in the Mechanical industry
• 10+ Years Supervisory skills
• 10+ Years of experience with Measuring techniques

MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• To monitor production rates and take the appropriate intervention when output does not meet set targets.
• Ensure that production processes meet specified requirements.
• To monitor production quality in accordance with Procedures and Work instructions and institute the necessary interventions to achieve the required quality.
• To ensure that employees comply with safety instructions and regulations and correct any unsafe conditions.
• To ensure that agreed standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Comfortable dealing with IR related issues.
• To undergo any training as identified and deemed necessary to fulfill the above position.
• Liaise with supportive departments as required to resolve any problems in your area.
• Optimization of CNC programs to and to ensure best practice is followed.
• Training and development of team members as per the skills matrix plan.
• Developing and updating of SOPxe2x80x99s.
• CNC programming using relevant software _ CNC Lathes, Milling Machines, Mill/Turn and Swiss Type Machines.
• Ensure CNC programs are met.
• Ensure relevant management process such as daily employee timesheets, production and quality visual board, scrap report etc. are followed.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Professional and well groomed
• Good communicator (verbal/non-verbal).
• Driven, confident, self-motivated and results orientated.
• Team player
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mature with ability to tolerate stress.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge and understanding of product manufactured and technologies employed.
• Knowledge of company ERP system and other company systems
• Knowledge of company system and procedures
• Knowledge of the Labour act, OHSA and or any other regulatory acts which may affect the company.

SKILLS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Advanced, Word, and MS Project).
• Drafting and design skills.
• Knowledge on Solid Edge and Edge Cam.

Ellahi Consulting