Sizwe Manana
CNC Programmer
Benoni
Summary
- Versatile CNC Programmer with over 10 years of machining success. Cautious and hardworking with comprehensive experience in blueprint analysis and tooling selection. Demonstrated expertise in programming CNC machinery to deliver quality output.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Programmer
MAN Energy Solutions South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
6 2017 - Current
- Responsible for programming CNC milling machines, fault finding and clearing errors on machines, liaising with engineers to troubleshoot problems with CAD models, programming from a Solidworks model, program and set-up CNC 5th axis milling machines, measuring components using CMM machine, supervising operators, editing programs, performing measurements on precision parts, tool measurement, optimizing CNC machine programs, performing trials with suppliers.
- Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
CNC Setter/Operator
Weco Pty Ltd
Krugersdorp
05.2014 - 06.2017
- Responsible for setting up and operating CNC turning machines, programming and operating CNC 4th axis milling machine, dry run the required CNC program, machining CNC lathe soft jaws, editing existing programs, machining jigs, clocking the job in the machine, ensuring machines are clean at all times.
Tool Maker Apprentice
Erosion Technology cc
Alberton
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Responsible for setting up and operating CNC milling machine, editing existing programs, manual programming of milling machine, identifying the correct tooling, clocking the job in the machine, machining material to required specifications, loading milling machine manually, grinding mould plates, strip and clean mould components, disassembly and assembly of moulds, spark eroding of cavities, squaring up mould plates.
Tool Maker Apprentice
ZF Hubco Forgings
Wadeville
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Responsible for setting up and operating CNC 3-axis milling machine, identifying the correct tooling, machining material to required specifications, ensuring machines are clean at all times, polishing of dies, machining of pins and bush, drilling of die plates.
Tool Maker Apprentice
Graftech International
Meyorton
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsible for machining of pins and bush, manual tapping of pins and bushings.
Trainee
Marcopolo bus
Driehoek, Germiston
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Responsible for assembling wires in the dashboard, connecting the switch for the side mirrors, installing the back lights.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria12.2028
CNC Programming
MECAD Systems
Centurion, South Africa2018
Tool Making
Denel Technical Academy
Kempton Park, South Africa01.2017
Mechatronics NQF Level 2
Ekurhuleni East College
Brakpan04.2010
Engineering N3
Gert Sibande College
Mpumalanga Evander2008
Senior Certificate
Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School
Daveyton, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Microsoft word
PowerPoint 2016
Excel
Windows 11
Solidworks essentials
CATIA CAD software
Fanuc programming Simulation software (EMCO)
Mastercam 2024 (2D,3D, Multi axis and Blade expert programming)
Hurco WinMax conversational programming software
Ac Cam Easy (Wire cutting drawing and programming)
Health
Good
Othernumber
0735899283
Driverlicense
Code 08
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8712095776086
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr Petrus Tshehla 0739503558,
- Mr Benjamin Foche 0825738354
- Mr CJ Van Aardt 0825676438
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Zulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Accomplishments
Awarded a certificate and trophy for being the most innovative worker. By coming up with new ways of machining and drastically reducing cycle times.
Timeline
CNC Setter/Operator
Weco Pty Ltd
05.2014 - 06.2017
Tool Maker Apprentice
Erosion Technology cc
01.2014 - 03.2014
Tool Maker Apprentice
ZF Hubco Forgings
05.2012 - 08.2012
Tool Maker Apprentice
Graftech International
09.2011 - 12.2011
Trainee
Marcopolo bus
10.2009 - 03.2010
Senior Certificate
Caiphus Nyoka Secondary School
04.2001 -
CNC Programmer
MAN Energy Solutions South Africa
6 2017 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
CNC Programming
MECAD Systems
Tool Making
Denel Technical Academy
Mechatronics NQF Level 2
Ekurhuleni East College
Engineering N3
Gert Sibande College
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