Senior CNC Programmer: Process Optimizer & Mentor

F j T general trading; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

F j T general trading seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to drive programming, optimization and maintenance of advanced CNC processes. You will interpret complex drawings, GD&T, and choose cutting tools to optimize machining strategies, while guiding production teams and junior staff.

You will develop and edit programs for turning and milling, reduce cycle times, minimize scrap, and lead technical guidance on the shop floor for efficiency and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC programming and machining in manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and engineering drawings interpretation.
• Experience with selecting cutting tools and optimizing machining strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit and optimize CNC programs for turning, milling and related operations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; select tools and set parameters.
• Support shop floor with initial setups, troubleshoot programming or machining issues.
• Coordinate with production, QA and design teams to implement process improvements.

Skills

G-code & M-code

Shop-floor troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5-8 years CNC programming experience

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

F j T general trading seeks an experienced CNC Programmer to drive programming, optimization and maintenance of advanced CNC processes. You will interpret complex drawings, GD&T, and choose cutting tools to optimize machining strategies, while guiding production teams and junior staff.

You will develop and edit programs for turning and milling, reduce cycle times, minimize scrap, and lead technical guidance on the shop floor for efficiency and quality improvements.