Find out everything you need to know about becoming a CNC Turner.

Job Title - CNC Turner

Description

A CNC Turner is a professional who is responsible for the manufacturing of precision instruments, using drilling machines; are known as Turners or Millers.

Typical Job Activities

Maintains and repairs
Assembles and fits components for machinery
Uses blueprints/plans to measure material for production
Monitors machinery and repairs faults
Fits parts required to complete the machine

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Related Occupations

CNC Setup Person
CNC Programmer
CAD/CAM (computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing) programmer
CNC coordinator
Tool designers
Manufacturing engineers

Quality Engineers
Tool Makers

Educational Requirements

Grade 9 or a Senior Certificate depending on the training centre you attend
Formal training at either community colleges, technical schools, FET colleges or training centres.

Many companies offer on-the-job training Apprentice or learnership programmes may also be available

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Physical Science

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Be able to pay attention to detail
Have the ability to work independently
Have good physical stamina and hand eye coordination
To be good at working with your hands
To be able to take exact measurements
To be able to work accurately
To be mathematically minded
To be strategic
To have excellent mechanical aptitude
To be strong with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
To have good analytical skills

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Employment Opportunities

High

Market Competitiveness

Low

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Big private companies
Medium or small Companies
Own small business
Self-employed: Contractor, consultant, own practice, freelance

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Relevant Contact Details

EastCape Training Centre
www.etc.org.za/

SEDCO College of Technology & Business Studies
www.sedcocollege.com

Working Conditions

Work can be mentally demanding
Work can demand regular standing, walking and reaching with hands and arms
Work environment can be moderate to highly noisy

Career Progress and Path

Further Studies in the specific career field
Further studies in related fields
Experience in specific fields
Experience in related fields
General management studies

Possible Career Paths

Management positions in the specific field
Management positions in related field’s
General business management

Employment Stability

Highly stable  

Reasons to consider this career

A job in private companies
To start my own business
A stable job
To become a manager
To work with your hands
To work on your own
To repair things
To work with technology
To learn new things
To face intellectual challenges
To work locally
To focus on a specific field
To apply your special skills
To work fixed hours