CNC Turning Setter
- Location
- South Africa
- Contract
- Permanent
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** An established engineering company is growing its turning team and is looking for two skilled CNC Turning Setters. The purpose of this role is to handle a steady workload and keep production running smoothly. This position is suited for a hands-on setter. **What you will do** * Set up and operate CNC turning machines (lathes) for production runs. * Read and interpret technical drawings to set up each job correctly. * Carry out tool changes and set and adjust tool offsets. * Produce quality parts to drawing specifications and hold tight tolerances. * Read CNC programs to understand and check the machining sequence, and make basic edits where needed. * Work on CNC lathes, ideally Doosan Puma and Haas machines. * Be responsible for both setting and operating the machines. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Proven experience setting and operating CNC turning machines (lathes). * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings. * Hands-on experience with tool changes and offsets. * Track record of producing quality work to drawing specifications and tight tolerances. * Ability to read CNC programs. * Basic program editing is advantageous. * Experience with Fanuc controls is advantageous. * Experience on Doosan Puma and Haas lathes is preferred. **Who should apply** This role suits a hands-on setter who enjoys getting a job set up correctly the first time, including reading drawings, loading tools, setting offsets, and producing accurate parts to tight tolerances. The ideal candidate is an experienced CNC turning setter who knows lathes inside out and takes pride in accurate work. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/south-africa/cnc-turning-setter-id-7610048 Source: jobmail
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