Precision CNC Fiber Laser Cutter Operator

NAFFCO Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Fibre Laser Cutting Machine Operator to run CNC cutting equipment and produce precise metal components from engineered plans. You will work with production, quality and maintenance teams to ensure efficient, high-quality outputs while upholding health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, interpreting drawings, nesting materials, performing routine maintenance, and documenting production data.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating fibre or CO2 laser cutting machines.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and materials (steel, stainless steel, aluminium).
• Knowledge of laser safety standards and gas handling.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate fibre laser cutting machines including loading programs and selecting cutting parameters.
• Interpret drawings, nesting instructions, and schedules to ensure correct material and tolerances.
• Prepare sheet material, measure, mark, de-burr and secure workpieces.
• Monitor performance and adjust speed/power/gas as needed for quality and safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and report defects to maintenance.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process checks using verniers and calipers.
• Record production data and ensure traceability of parts and scrap.
• Collaborate with nesting/CAD/CAM programmers to optimise nesting and reduce waste.

Skills

CNC fibre laser

Sheet metal fabrication

Nesting/CAD/CAM programs

Quality checks

Health and safety

Education

Engineering/manufacturing qualification or relevant on-the-job experience

Tools

CNC Fibre Laser Cutting Machine

Job description

NAFFCO is seeking an experienced Fibre Laser Cutting Machine Operator to run CNC cutting equipment and produce precise metal components from engineered plans. You will work with production, quality and maintenance teams to ensure efficient, high-quality outputs while upholding health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, interpreting drawings, nesting materials, performing routine maintenance, and documenting production data.