CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator Milling

Location: Strand / Helderberg, Western Cape

Industry: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Working Environment: Workshop / On-site

Recommended Salary: R26 000 to R28 000 Depending on Experience

About the Opportunity

Our client, a small and established precision engineering company based in the Strand / Helderberg area, is looking for an experienced CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator – Milling to join their team.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is confident working independently and can take a component from an engineering drawing through programming, machine setup and final machining.

The successful candidate should take pride in producing accurate, high-quality components and be comfortable working within a smaller engineering environment where teamwork, reliability and quality workmanship are important.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in CNC milling.


• Strong CNC programming, setting and operating experience.


• Experience with 3-axis CNC milling.


• Ability to program and set machines independently.


• Fanuc control experience preferred.


• Mastercam experience preferred.


• Strong ability to read engineering drawings.


• Good knowledge of tooling, offsets, feeds and speeds.


• Experience working to close tolerances.

Confident using precision measuring equipment, including:

• Verniers


• Micrometers


• Bore gauges


• Dial indicators


• Other relevant measuring instruments

Previous experience within a precision engineering or machining environment is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate CNC milling machines independently.


• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines.


• Read and accurately interpret engineering and technical drawings.


• Prepare tooling, fixtures, workholding and machine setups.


• Determine and adjust appropriate feeds and speeds.


• Set and manage tool and work offsets.


• Manufacture precision components according to specifications.


• Perform first-off checks and make programming or setup adjustments where required.


• Use precision measuring equipment to verify finished components.


• Work consistently within specified tolerances.


• Identify and troubleshoot machining, tooling and setup problems.


• Maintain quality throughout the machining process.


• Ensure machines and working areas are kept clean and maintained.


• Follow company health and safety procedures.

Ideal Candidate

• We are looking for a practical, hands-on machinist who:


• Can work independently.


• Has excellent attention to detail.


• Takes pride in producing accurate work.


• Understands the importance of quality and tolerances.


• Is reliable and dependable.


• Has strong problem-solving abilities.


• Works well within a small engineering team.