Lathe Operator

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi seeks a Lathe Machinist to set up, program, and operate manual and CNC lathe machines to manufacture precision metal and plastic parts, following blueprints and production targets. You will adhere to HSE procedures, load CNC programs or dial in manual settings, run production lots, and monitor tolerances.

The role includes quality inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, mentoring Lathe Operator I staff, and recording production data in the ERP system to

Qualifications

• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures, using PPE and following lock-out/tag-out protocols to create a hazard-free work environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings to select fixtures, cutting tools, machine speeds, and feeds, and load CNC programs or dial in manual lathe settings for each job.
• Run production lots on manual and CNC lathes, monitoring machining parameters and adjusting as needed to maintain part tolerances.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify compliance with dimensional tolerances and surface-finish requirements.
• Diagnose common machining issues (e.g., chatter, tool wear), perform routine preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication), and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams.
• Assist in training Lathe Operator I staff on machine setup, tooling changes, and safety protocols; communicate production issues and feedback to supervisors.
• Record production data, machine downtime, and scrap rates in the ERP system to support operational reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC turning

Job description

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: To set up, program, and operate manual and CNC lathe machines to manufacture precision metal and plastic parts, performing first-level troubleshooting and quality inspections to meet blueprint specifications and production targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• HSE Compliance: Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures, using required PPE and following lock-out/tag-out protocols to create a hazard-free work environment.
• Machine Setup & Programming: Interpret engineering drawings to select fixtures, cutting tools, machine speeds, and feeds, and load CNC programs or dial in manual lathe settings for each job.
• Machining Operations: Independently run production lots on manual and CNC lathes, monitoring machining parameters and adjusting as needed to maintain part tolerances.
• Quality Inspection: Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify compliance with dimensional tolerances and surface-finish requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose common machining issues (e.g., chatter, tool wear), perform routine preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication), and coordinate repairs with maintenance teams.
• Mentoring & Collaboration: Assist in training Lathe Operator I staff on machine setup, tooling changes, and safety protocols; communicate production issues and feedback to supervisors.
• Documentation: Record production data, machine downtime, and scrap rates in the ERP system to support operational reporting and continuous improvement.

SPAN OF COMMUNICATION

• Internal: Production Supervisor, Maintenance Technicians, Quality Control
• External: Tool and spare-parts suppliers

Preferred candidate

Years of experience
No experience required