Bending Machine Operator

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dubai is seeking a reliable Bending Machine Operator. This role involves operating and maintaining metal bending machinery, ensuring production targets are met while adhering to quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience, be mechanically minded, and maintain high levels of accuracy. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexibility in shifts, and a commitment to a safe working environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Training opportunities

Positive safety-focused working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bending Machine Operator or similar role is essential.
• Vocational training or certification in engineering, metalwork, or machine operation would be advantageous.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as callipers and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up bending machines to shape metal parts.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust settings for quality.
• Conduct routine machine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and determine material requirements.
• Measure finished components and keep accurate records.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Hands-on experience with bending machines

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Attention to detail

Basic mechanical aptitude

Good verbal communication skills

Familiarity with workplace safety standards

Education

Vocational training or certification in engineering

Previous experience as a Bending Machine Operator

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable and diligent individual to join our production team as a Bending Machine Operator. This role offers an excellent opportunity to operate and maintain metal bending machinery in a safety-conscious environment, contributing to the efficient manufacturing of high-quality components. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring production targets are met, while adhering to quality standards and supporting continuous improvement. If you are mechanically minded, detail-oriented and committed to delivering excellence in a manufacturing setting, we encourage your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up bending machines (press brakes, tube benders, or similar) to shape and form metal parts according to technical drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Monitor machine operation throughout production runs, making adjustments to settings as required to ensure output meets required quality and dimensional standards.
• Conduct routine machine inspections, basic preventive maintenance, and promptly report any faults or breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints and work orders to determine material requirements and proper machine configuration.
• Measure and check finished components using callipers, gauges, and other measurement tools, keeping accurate records of production and inspection results.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, complying at all times with health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements, participating in training and meetings to enhance skill set and production efficiency.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with bending machines or similar metalworking equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, strong problem-solving abilities and initiative when addressing minor machine faults.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards, manual handling, and the safe operation of workshop machinery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience as a Bending Machine Operator or in a similar metal fabrication or engineering role is essential.
• Vocational training or certification in engineering, metalwork, or machine operation would be advantageous.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as callipers and gauges.
• Knowledge of different metals and their properties as related to bending and forming processes.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, or weekends as required by production schedules.
• Competitive hourly rate, training opportunities, and a positive, safety-focused working environment.