About the position
A growing engineering and fabrication company is seeking a Dynamic Laser Cutting Specialist to lead a new team at its Germiston branch. This hands-on role requires a skilled technician with strong laser-cutting experience and the ability to drive production, quality, and team performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage a new laser cutting and fabrication team.
- Program, set up, and operate 12KW fibre flatbed laser cutters (HypCut, CypNest).
- Program and operate 4KW fibre tube & section laser machines using TubePro.
- Program and operate CNC 7+1 axis Press Brakes.
- Oversee workflow, production planning, and job scheduling to ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain quality standards, conduct inspections, and ensure manufacturing accuracy.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams using CAD software (preferably Autodesk Inventor).
- Optimise processes, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure safety compliance and uphold a clean, efficient working environment.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Artisan/Technician (Trade Test essential).
- Proven experience operating and programming:
- HypCut & CypNest (Flatbed Laser Cutting)
- 12KW fibre flatbed laser cutters
- 4KW fibre tube/section lasers with TubePro
- CNC Press Brake (7+1 axis)
- Strong CAD proficiency, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in laser cutting and fabrication environments.
- Experience in production, quality control, and project/workflow planning.
- Leadership experience – ability to manage and motivate a technical team.
- Excellent problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills.
Desired Skills:
- laser cutting technician
- laser machine operator
- fibre laser cutting technician
- laser cutting & CAD technician
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