CNC Machinist - Rotating Equipment

Elliott Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist to join our team at our new mechanical manufacturing facility in the KEZAD Free Zone. This full-time role focuses on the precise repair and maintenance of turbomachinery rotating equipment. The CNC Machinist will operate CNC mills, lathes, and manual machines while overseeing quality and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in G-Code programming, and a commitment to safety and quality in their work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a mechanical manufacturing or repair environment.
• Proven experience in G-Code programming and execution.
• Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform all required layout, manual machining, and CNC machining tasks.
• Conduct dimensional inspections and verify settings by measuring positions.
• Plan and oversee work with minimal supervision and train other employees.

Skills

G-Code programming

CNC machining

Manual machining

Dimensional inspections

Technical planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vertical and horizontal lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

CNC mills and lathes

Job description

## CNC Machinist - Rotating EquipmentApplylocations: Abu Dhabitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3674## ## **Overview & Responsibilities**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **CNC Machinist** to join our team at our new mechanical manufacturing facility in the **KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi**. This role is critical to our expansion and focuses on the high-precision repair and maintenance of turbomachinery rotating equipment, including **steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and pumps**.As a senior technical member of the workshop, you will perform complex layouts, setups, and both manual and CNC machining tasks. We are looking for a professional who can operate with minimal supervision, oversee production quality, and mentor other employees on all departmental functions and processes.## **Job Responsibilities**The CNC Machinist is responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing and assembly process, ensuring every component meets rigorous engineering specifications.### ### **Machining & Technical Operations*** **Comprehensive Machining:** Perform all required layout, complex setups, manual machining, and CNC machining on both **ferrous and non-ferrous materials**.* **Equipment Mastery:** Adeptly operate vertical and horizontal lathes, milling machines, turrets, and grinders.* **Advanced CNC Operation:** Operate CNC mills and lathes by entering instructions (including zero and reference points), setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches.* **Setup Excellence:** Install and adjust **three- and four-jaw chucks**, tools, attachments, collets, **bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers**; perform **indicating vices and tramming heads**.* **Tooling Management:** Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling. Sharpen and replace worn tools as required.* **Production Tasks:** Execute drilling, grooving, cutting, turning, facing, **knurling, and thread chasing** operations.### ### **Planning, Assembly & Quality Control*** **Technical Planning:** Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, and **orthographic drawings**; interpret **geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)**.* **Inspection & Verification:** Conduct **dimensional inspections**, verify settings by measuring positions, and check first-run and sample workpieces against international standards.* **Assembly & Finishing:** Perform subassembly, tool setting, deburring of parts, and final assembly of components according to specifications.* **Programming:** Prove part programs and calculate requirements using **basic math, geometry, and trigonometry**.### ### **Leadership, Maintenance & Safety*** **Supervision & Training:** Plan and oversee work with minimal supervision while directing and training other employees on all workshop processes.* **Preventive Maintenance:** Maintain equipment by completing PM requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions.* **Process Improvement:** Evaluate experimental procedures and recommend modifications for increased efficiency and production adaptability.* **Documentation:** Maintain continuity between shifts by documenting actions, irregularities, and quality logs.## ## ## **Qualifications and Skills*** **Education:** High School Diploma or equivalent.* **Experience:** **5+ years** of professional experience in a mechanical manufacturing or repair environment.* **Technical Expertise:** \* Proven experience in **G-Code** programming and execution. + Extensive experience in **manual machining** (highly desired). + Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, reference planes, and locations of surfaces.* **Core Competencies:** + Proficiency in basic math, geometry, and trigonometry. + Ability to lift stock into position and manage feed mechanisms. + Commitment to maintaining a personal inventory of basic tooling for routine setups.* **Professionalism:** A strong commitment to safety, quality, and professional conduct at all times.* **Leadership:** Ability to accept ownership for new requests and explore opportunities to add value to the organization.**Base Location & Work Schedule**This is a full time, on-site permanent position based out of our Repair Facility in KEZAD Free Zone, Abu Dhabi.