Manual Machinist

EthosEnergy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate and maintain various machines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced skills in lathe, milling, and boring operations while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Key responsibilities include machine setup, quality checks, and effective communication with supervisors and QC inspectors. This role requires strong machining knowledge and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced skills on various machine types including lathe, boring, and milling.
• Experience in precision measuring equipment and quality checks.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate machines as per instructions to fulfill work orders.
• Visually check tools and materials before commencing work.
• Ensure safe operation of machines while adhering to QHSE standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for job setup.
• Coordinate with QC Inspector post-completion.
• Perform general housekeeping of the working area.

Skills

Lathe operation

Milling

Boring

QC experience

Communication skills in English

Basic mathematics

Machining knowledge

Understanding of welding

Job description

Manual Machinist

EthosEnergy | Abu Dhabi , Emirate of Abu Dhabi , AE

24-Dec-2025

To operate a variety of machine type (i.e. conventional lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling and others) in accordance with competence/knowledge, manufacturers’ operating instructions, laid down QHSE policies and procedures, ensuring that the required products as requested in Work Orders are manufactured and delivered within the required time frame and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Set-up and operates machines in accordance with competence/knowledge and manufacturers’ operating instructions in order to accomplish required job laid down in a Work Order, utilising the materials which accompany the Work Order.
• Visually check cutting tools and materials to commencing the work, replacing the tools from stores and reporting any defect in the materials to the Workshop Supervisor where appropriate.
• Operate the machine safely and competently in accordance with operating instructions, and ensuring that good safety and housekeeping standards are maintained as laid down QHSE policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with QC Inspector after completion of the works.
• Ensure that an effective hand-over is carried out at the beginning/ end of each shift, assuring that any specific work or safety related information is communicated.
• Read and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work pieces, sequences of operations and setup requirements.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls as required.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, vertical borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Performs other related field, maintenance or shop duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for the general housekeeping and cleaning of area of working.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Expert;
• Demonstrate an advance skills level on a variety of machines types including lathe, horizontal and vertical boring, milling and others. Proficient;
• Experience of the following; pedestal drilling, cast machining, ball grinding, surface grinding, milling machine, horizontal boring M/C, verticalboring M/C and ball Machining.
• QC experience in dimensional check - precision measuring equip and checking of shaft TIR. Basic;
• Good communication skills in English language, both verbal and written.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Machining knowledge.
• Basic understanding of welding.

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