Adiel Jacobs

Highly skilled CNC Machinist and Programmer with more than 20 years of experience in precision machining, CAD/CAM programming, tooling design, and production environments across South Africa and Canada. Adept at operating a wide range of CNC machines and software, producing high-accuracy components to tight tolerances. Recognized for problem-solving ability, technical expertise, and strong teamwork. Driven, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality output.

CNC Programmer at Eastern Cape Manufacturing (2024-01 – 2025-09)

Retrenched

• Developed CNC programs for production machining.
• Created and issued technical part drawings.

CNC Machinist at Brandt (2022-01 – 2023-11)

• Interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Machined components to precision tolerances (±0.001").
• Set up and operated milling machines, lathes & boring mills.
• Selected tools, feeds, speeds, and machining parameters.
• Performed offsets, simple edits, deburring & quality checks.
• Worked in a high-quality, team-oriented environment.

CNC Machinist at Industrial Manufacturing & Machining (2020-03 – 2021-12)

• Prepared programs, setup sheets, and tooling for upcoming jobs.
• Edited, tested, and validated CNC programs.
• Set up jobs for new machines and provided onboarding support for new employees.
• Conducted drawing inspections and material preparation.
• Sequenced machining steps and wrote new CNC programs.
• Performed verification (proof) programs and ensured ISO compliance.
• Maintained machines and completed all production documentation.
• Assisted technical support staff and improved machining processes.

CAD/CAM Programmer at Eastern Cape Manufacturing (2017-07 – 2019-12)

• Programmed CNC machinery using CAD/CAM systems.
• Created and issued engineering part drawings.

CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist at Tiagen Industrial (2015-07 – 2017-06)

• Operated Sure First, Leader Way & Leader Well (Siemens) machines.
• Worked on Kitamura HMC & Swiss-Type CNC Lathe.
• Programmed using Visi-CAM.

CNC Programmer / CNC Machinist at Autocast Engineering (2009-04 – 2012-03)

• Programmed, set up & operated CNC machines.
• Programmed using Mastercam.
• Operated Haas VF5, VF6 & EC1600 machines.

CNC Programmer / Machinist at Formex Engineering (2003-03 – 2009-04)

• Operated CNC machines, wire cutters, and spark eroders.
• Programmed using Edgecam & Mastercam.
• Operated Fanuc, Phoenix, Arix & Sure First machines.
• Assisted in storeroom operations when required.

Driver at Sun Couriers (2002-12 – 2003-02)

• Delivered packages and managed route schedules.

Storeroom Assistant at Vita Foam (2002-10 – 2002-11)

• Assisted with pillow filling and mattress manufacturing.

Grade 12 – Gelvandale Senior Secondary School (1993 – 1997)