CNC Programmer (Robot & Router Machines)

Sunreef Yachts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International luxury yacht exposure

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Residence visa

Job summary

Sunreef Yachts seeks a skilled CNC Programmer with hands-on experience in robotic machining and CNC router operations to create and optimize programs for marine and composite manufacturing.

You will develop PowerMill-based toolpaths, run simulations, set up multi‑axis machines, and monitor quality, documenting revisions and following safety procedures. Knowledge of AutoCAD/Alphacam/SolidWorks is valued.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of CNC programming experience, router experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerMill for CNC programming.
• Excellent ability to read CAD drawings and engineering docs.
• Experience with 5-axis machining is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Alphacam and SolidWorks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for router machines using CAM software (PowerMill preferred).
• Generate toolpaths, perform simulations, and troubleshoot errors prior to production.
• Support and operate multi-axis CNC machines.
• Optimize programs for cycle time, material efficiency, and machining quality.
• Execute full machine setup, including tooling, fixtures, and calibration.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust parameters for accuracy and quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Maintain clear documentation for revisions and machining processes.
• Follow company safety standards and operational procedures.

Skills

CNC programming

5-axis machining

Reading CAD drawings

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Tools

PowerMill

AutoCAD

Alphacam

SolidWorks

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled CNC Programmer with hands‑on experience in both robotic machining and CNC router operations. The candidate will create and optimize CNC programs, ensuring high precision for marine and composite manufacturing processes.

KKey Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs for router machines using CAM software (PowerMill preferred).
• Generate toolpaths, perform simulations, and troubleshoot errors prior to production.
• Support and operate multi‑axis CNC machines.
• Optimize programs for cycle time, material efficiency, and machining quality.
• Execute full machine setup, including tooling, fixtures, and calibration.
• Monitor machining operations and adjust parameters for accuracy and quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Maintain clear documentation for revisions and machining processes.
• Follow company safety standards and operational procedures.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of CNC programming experience (router experience preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in PowerMill for CNC programming.
• Intermediate knowledge of AutoCAD for interpreting technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of Alphacam is an added advantage.
• Basic familiarity with SolidWorks (beneficial).
• Strong ability to read CAD files and engineering drawings.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with 5‑axis machining is an advantage.
• Experience with 3‑axis and C‑axis machining is valuable.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in marine, boat building, composite, or tooling industries.
• Knowledge of 5‑axis machining and advanced CAM workflows.
• Hands‑on CNC machine operation.
• Experience using Alphacam and similar CAM environments.
• Furniture or wood‑working CNC machining experience (added advantage).

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Experience working with an international luxury yacht manufacturer.
• Professional development, technical exposure, and growth opportunities.
• Paid Annual Leave + Sick Leave
• Residence Visa