CNC Operator - Precision Composite Part Machining

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

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.