Machinist

Al Tariq; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Education allowances

Job summary

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks a skilled Lathe Operator to join our precision manufacturing team. You will operate manual lathes and milling machines, ensuring parts meet exact specifications while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have an ITI in metal machining or lathe operation, at least three years of hands-on experience, and the ability to read engineering drawings and perform basic calculations. This is a hands-on, onsite role with competitive, tax-free compensation.

Qualifications

• ITI in metal machining or Lathe operation training.
• 3 years hands-on experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of mathematics and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining safety standards by following OSHA rules and regulations.
• Operating Manual Lathes & Milling to machine parts to support production demand.
• Monitoring machine performance to ensure that it operates normally.
• Following safety procedures and protocols to minimize hazards.
• Communicating with other workers to coordinate work flow.
• Operating of Lathes & Milling to turn metal pieces to support production demand.
• Installing new parts and other components in machinery where needed.
• Performing routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery running smoothly.
• Preparing materials for use on machinery by cutting, shaping, and drilling them.

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling operation

Reading engineering drawings

Mathematics calculations

Education

ITI in metal machining or Lathe operation training

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

Lathe Operator – Primary responsibilities are tooperate the lathe machines, milling machine, performing machining operations such as turning, boring, threading and facing. Key Skills and Competencies: Must be familiar with general lathe machine & milling operation and mechanical skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining safety standards by following OSHA rules and regulations.
• Operating of Manual Lathes & Milling to machines parts to support production demand.
• Monitoring machine performance to ensure that it operates normally
• Following safety procedures and protocols to minimize hazards
• Communicating with other workers to coordinate work flow
• Operating of Lathes & Milling to turn metal pieces to support production demand
• Installing new parts and other components in machinery where needed
• Performing routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery running smoothly

Preparing materials for use on machinery by cutting, shaping, and drilling them.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• ITI in metal machining or Lathe operation training at any institute

Preferred Experience:

• 3 year of hands experience
• Proven Experience in Lathe Machine
• Ability of read Engineering drawings and Specifications
• Good understanding of Mathematics and Calculations

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.