CNC Machine Tool Setter

Educational & Training Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent with Maths and must be fully conversant in English
• 5—20 years' relevant experience in a Tool-room, Tool Setting, Toolmaking or CNC manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC tooling, cutting tools, tool holders, inserts and tool measurement.
• Competent with Vernier callipers, micrometers, height gauges, tool pre-setters and dial indicators.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge Of SS, quality and safety principles.
• CNC programming and Syspro / ERP stock-control advantageous.

Job Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Tool Setting & Production Support: prepare, assemble, measure and set tooling for CNC and conventional machining; maintain Correct Offsets and ensure production recewes the correct tooling.
• Tool Building & Assembly: Manufacture, modify and assemble production tooling, fixtures,
• holders, adapters and related components to drawings and specifications.
• Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect tooling for wear and damage, carry out basic repairs where
• competent, and remove unsafe tooling from service.
• Tool Control & Stock: Record tooting Gsues and returns, assist With stock Counts, investigate
• variances, maintain minimum/maximum levels and support vending/stock-control systems.
• Tool Life: Monitor tool life and consumption, investigate excessive usage, support tooling trials
• and communicate performance issues to Engineering and suppliers.
• Quality: Verify tooling before release; follow process sheets and work instructions, and support
• investigations into tooling-related scrap and dimensional issues.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Follow PPE and safety requirernents, rnaintain 5S standards, and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opnrtunities to reduce tooling cost and downtirne, standardise tooling and support root-cause investigations.
• Communication: Work closely With Tool-room, Production, Process Engineering, Quality and Maintenance; escalate shortages and production risks promptly.

Inherent Job Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including shifts, weekends and authorised overtime when required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and safely handle tooling and components of varying sizes and weights.
• Ability to work around CNC machines and production equipment safely.
• Good hand skills and attention to detail when working with precision tooling.
• Ability to read drawings, accurately and work to tight tolerances.
• Ability to troubleshoot tooling problems logically and systematically.
• Ability to work independently and as part Of a team under production pressure.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, housekeeping, improvement.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Tool-setting and tool-building knowledge; Mechanical aptitude; CNC machining knowledge; Problem solving; Precision rneasurement; Quality awareness; Safety awareness; Stock-control discipline; Communication; Teamwork; Time managernent; Continuous-improvement mind-set.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Tool availability; Tool-setting accuracy; Reduced tooling-related downtime; Tool-life performance; Stock accuracy; Tooling quality; Safety compliance; 5S / housekeeping; Tooling cost control; Continuous improvement.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

5—10 years' relevant Tool-room, Tool Setting, Toolmaking, CNC rnachining or similar manufacturing experience. Trade qualification and high-volume autornotive / predsion-machining experience advantageous.

ROLE OUTCOME

Ensure production has the right tooling, correctly set and verified, at the right time safely, accurately and cost-effectively.

Reports to:

Tool-room Supervisor

Pay: R90,00 - R140,00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person