CNC Machinist

John Crane; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a global leader in precision flow control solutions, seeks a skilled CNC Operator in Dubai to produce high-quality parts with precision. The role requires operating CNC mills and lathes, reading drawings, and ensuring safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of CNC experience, CAD/CAM familiarity, and strong math and measurement skills. You'll join a global team dedicated to engineering excellence and reliable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven CNC operator experience.
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools (CMM).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
• Computer savvy with understanding of CAD/CAM.
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach.
• Good communication abilities.
• ITI, Diploma or equivalent; ITI certificate or diploma in engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read mechanical drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate manufacturing by setting up and operating CNC mills and lathes, EDM and general machine shop equipment.
• Understand specifications and translate into machine commands to perform the correct function.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines.
• Prepare a test run to check outputs meet specifications.
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate parts.
• Supervise machines and make adjustments to improve results.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare with requirements.
• Identify and select essential tools from tooling supplier catalogue.
• Check and maintain machinery daily.

Skills

CNC operator experience

Reading mechanical drawings

CMM precision measurement

CAD/CAM understanding

Mathematics and measurement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ITI or Diploma in engineering

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

EDM equipment

General machine shop tools

Job description

Company Description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.

We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.

Job Description

CNC Operators are highly skilled professionals, able to work with great concentration and precision. They must be responsible and comply with all safety guidelines. A keen eye for detail and great mechanical aptitude are also essential.

The goal is to produce high quality precision parts and materials by programming machines to perform the right operations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read mechanical drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacturing of parts and assemblies by setting up, and operating CNC mills and lathes, EDM and a variety of general machine shop equipment.
• Understand specifications of the task at hand and the desired result by reading mechanical drawings etc.
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate parts
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Identify and select the essential tools to fabricate the parts from tooling supplier catalogue
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality

Qualifications

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as CNC operator with 5+ years of experience
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools (CMM - Coordinate Measuring Machine)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Computer savvy with understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities
• ITI, Diploma or equivalent; ITI certificate or diploma in engineering or relevant discipline is a plus

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.