CNC Turner
On-site · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Summary
Senior CNC Turner / CNC Programmer to manufacture, repair, setup, program and optimize complex precision-machined components on Horizontal HTL and Vertical VTL lathes. Role includes onboard programming, CAD/CAM support, mentoring machinists and apprentices, maintaining traceability and quality documents per NOV procedures, and supporting NCR/CAR and root-cause investigations. Requires interpreting complex drawings and strong CNC controls experience (DynaPath, Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol/Mazak). CAD/CAM programming experience and oilfield components experience are highly valued; candidate will work on large-diameter oilfield components and related repair work.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Turner Machinist / Toolmaker or equivalent recognized trade qualification
- Minimum 5 years CNC turning experience
- Proven experience operating and programming Horizontal (HTL), Vertical CNC Lathes (VTLs)
- Strong experience with CNC setup, programming, and process optimization
- Experience machining large diameter components and repair work
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
- CNC Control Experience: DynaPath, Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol / Mazak
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years CNC turning experience
- Experience operating and programming Horizontal (HTL) and Vertical CNC Lathes (VTLs)
- CNC setup, programming, and process optimization
- Experience machining large diameter components and repair work
- Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
- Essential CNC controls: DynaPath, Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol/Mazak
- CAD/CAM programming experience (preferred)
- Experience on CNC Milling (VMC / HBM) or Manual Milling (preferred)
- Experience in Cold Rolling of Oil Field Threads (preferred)
- Experience machining BOP, Wellhead, Elevator and Rotary equipment (preferred)
- API, VAM, Grant Prideco or OCTG experience advantageous (preferred)
- Mentoring and technical support for machinists and apprentices
- Traceability and quality documentation in NOV procedures
- NCR, CAR and root cause investigations support (preferred)
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