CNC Operator Composites

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and active in defence technologies, is seeking a CNC Operator for ADVANCED CONCEPTS in Abu Dhabi. You will operate and maintain CNC machines, read engineering drawings, perform quality inspections, and ensure production meets standards while minimizing waste.

You will collaborate with engineers and supervisors, maintain workshop cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and participate in preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School or Diploma.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machines, mill-turn centers.
• Familiarity with prototyping or low-volume production workflows.
• Must possess a strong command of the English language and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative to perform cleaning and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks related to CNC machine operation including the preparation of stock materials, fixturing, quality control checks and maintenance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate effectively to the team. Check that parts are machined as per drawings and up to the standards required.
• Take responsibility for machine and factory cleanliness and perform any kinds of cleaning and maintenance by daily/weekly/monthly maintenance plans and sign off on completion
• Perform equipment set up, operation, equipment adjustments and minor preventive tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develop a deep understanding of each CNC machine and best methods of operation.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of output from each CNC machine and request support where necessary. Give feedback to others when improvement is required and continuously monitor all quality parameters.
• Operate hand tools and workshop machines in a safe and efficient manner to support production. Monitor others for adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Track material usage and monitor to ensure low wastage levels. Make reports to engineering level about material use
• Give feedback to engineers and supervisors about issues on the shop floor and suggestions to improve processes.
• Attend to cleaning duties even when not asked
• Take initiative to find tasks for machine maintenance when not assigned and direct other team members to stay on task
• Identify health and safety risks and communicate to others where necessary

Skills

Multi-axis CNC operation

Read engineering drawings

Quality control inspections

English language proficiency

Maintenance planning

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.
The CNC Operator requires to operate and maintain CNC machines by preparing materials, setting up equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, performing quality inspections and ensuring production meets required standards while minimizing material waste. Maintain workshop cleanliness and safety, carry out preventive maintenance, monitor quality and material usage and collaborate with engineers and supervisors to resolve issues and improve production processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks related to CNC machine operation including the preparation of stock materials, fixturing, quality control checks and maintenance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate effectively to the team. Check that parts are machined as per drawings and up to the standards required.
• Take responsibility for machine and factory cleanliness and perform any kinds of cleaning and maintenance by daily/weekly/monthly maintenance plans and sign off on completion
• Perform equipment set up, operation, equipment adjustments and minor preventive tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develop a deep understanding of each CNC machine and best methods of operation.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality of output from each CNC machine and request support where necessary. Give feedback to others when improvement is required and continuously monitor all quality parameters.
• Operate hand tools and workshop machines in a safe and efficient manner to support production. Monitor others for adherence to health and safety guidelines
• Track material usage and monitor to ensure low wastage levels. Make reports to engineering level about material use
• Give feedback to engineers and supervisors about issues on the shop floor and suggestions to improve processes.
• Attend to cleaning duties even when not asked
• Take initiative to find tasks for machine maintenance when not assigned and direct other team members to stay on task
• Identify health and safety risks and communicate to others where necessary

Basic Qualifications

• High School or Diploma
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machines, mill-turn centers.
• Familiarity with prototyping or low-volume production workflows.
• Must possess a strong command of the English language and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative to perform cleaning and support activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Good troubleshooting, communication and mentoring abilities.
• Can-do attitude and proactive nature
• Commitment and strong sense of accountability
• Organization and diligence in reporting work activities
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, GD&T,
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, materials, speeds, and feeds.
• Able to independently produce high-precision parts with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in loading and fixturing of various materials for multi-axis machining operations.
• Verify dimensions, clearances, and alignments using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring tools.