Senior CNC Machinist: Precision Parts & Expert Setup

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an experienced CNC Operator to produce high-precision parts by programming machines and setting up operations.

You will read mechanical drawings, prototypes, and electronic files, select tools, run cycles on CNC mills and lathes, and inspect outputs to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.

We value safety, precision, and strong math skills, with CAD/CAM experience and good communication in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CNC operator with 5+ years of experience.
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools (CMM).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings.
• Computer savvy with understanding of computer programming and CAD/CAM.
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills.
• Good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Read mechanical drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacturing of parts and assemblies by setting up, and operating CNC mills and lathes, EDM and a variety of general machine shop equipment.
• Understand specifications of the task at hand by reading mechanical drawings etc.
• Translate instructions into computer commands so the machines can perform the correct function.
• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines.
• Prepare a test run to check if the machines produce outputs according to specifications.
• Set machines to complete full cycles to fabricate parts.
• Supervise the machines while they execute the tasks and make any necessary adjustments to produce a better result.
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly.
• Identify and select the essential tools to fabricate the parts from tooling supplier catalogue.
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality.

Skills

CNC operator

CNC machinery

Precision measurement

Reading drawings

CAD/CAM

Math skills

Communication

Education

ITI/ Diploma in engineering

Tools

CMM

CAD/CAM

Job description

John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, seeks an experienced CNC Operator to produce high-precision parts by programming machines and setting up operations.

You will read mechanical drawings, prototypes, and electronic files, select tools, run cycles on CNC mills and lathes, and inspect outputs to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.

We value safety, precision, and strong math skills, with CAD/CAM experience and good communication in a global manufacturing environment.