Job Description
Job Summary / Purpose
The Senior CNC Lathe Operator & Setter is responsible for setting, operating, and optimising CNC lathe machines to produce high-precision components according to engineering drawings and quality standards. The role includes advanced setup, tooling selection, program adjustments, mentoring junior operators, and ensuring safe, efficient production.
Key Responsibilities
CNC Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up and operate CNC lathe machines efficiently and accurately.
- Load and edit CNC programs as required.
- Select, install, and align tooling, holders, and fixtures.
- Perform first-off inspections and make necessary offsets.
- Monitor machine performance during production runs.
Programming & Adjustments
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Make minor program edits at the machine (feeds, speeds, tool paths).
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- Location boksburg, gauteng
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Mechanical Engineering and Toolmaking
- Posted Date July 01, 2026
- Application Deadline August 10, 2026