Lathe Operator II: Precision CNC & Manual Lathe

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lathe Operator to set up, program, and operate manual and CNC lathes to produce precision metal and plastic parts in line with blueprints.

You will interpret drawings, load CNC programs, monitor machining parameters, perform quality inspections, and participate in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance while upholding HSE standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience operating manual and CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical diploma in machining or equivalent certification.
• Strong measurement and blueprint reading skills.

Responsibilities

• HSE Compliance
• Machine Setup & Programming: Interpret drawings, select fixtures/tools, set speeds/feeds, load CNC programs or dial in manual lathe settings.
• Machining Operations: Run production lots on manual and CNC lathes, monitor and adjust parameters to maintain tolerances.
• Quality Inspection: Measure parts with calipers/micrometers to verify tolerances and finish.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs.
• Mentoring & Collaboration: Train Lathe Operator I staff on setup, tooling, and safety.
• Documentation: Record data and downtime in ERP for reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC programming

Manual lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Education

Technical diploma in machining

Job description

Manufacturing Plant - UAE - Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lathe Operator to set up, program, and operate manual and CNC lathes to produce precision metal and plastic parts in line with blueprints.

You will interpret drawings, load CNC programs, monitor machining parameters, perform quality inspections, and participate in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance while upholding HSE standards and continuous improvement.