Technician MandA - Milling

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Family visa

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance for you and depend.

Education allowances for children

Descripción de la vacante

EDGE in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced CNC Machinist to set up and operate 3-axis and 3+2 milling centers, edit CNC programs, and ensure quality with GD&T verification. You will manage tool offsets, perform in-process inspection, and resolve machining issues while maintaining ISO 9001 documentation.

Minimum 6 years in precision CNC milling with familiarity in Fanuc/Siemens/Heidenhain controls and SolidWorks knowledge. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Formación

• Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• CNC programming training certificate preferred; familiarity with ISO 9001 shop-floor documentation required.
• Minimum 6 years of CNC milling machine operation experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read and edit CNC programs at the controller; experience writing simple G-code or conversational milling programs.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings with GD&T callouts and perform dimensional verification.
• Proficient in work holding setup, tool selection, and offset management on 3-axis VMC/HMC.
• Exposure to 4th-axis or 3+2 positioning operations is an advantage

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 3+2 CNC vertical and horizontal machining centres; select and mount work holding, fixtures, and cutting tools per setup sheets and engineering drawings.
• Edit, adapt, and optimize existing CNC programs at the controller (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain); write basic milling programs independently for prismatic components using conversational or G-code programming.
• Perform tool length offsets, work offsets, and datum establishment; conduct dry runs and verify toolpaths before cutting production parts.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspection using hand gauges, height gauges, and CMM where applicable; make real-time accept/rework decisions against engineering drawings and GD&G callouts.
• Identify machining issues (chatter, tool breakage, dimensional drift) and implement corrective actions: tool changes, parameter adjustments, or program edits.
• Maintain accurate job travelers, setup sheets, and in-process inspection records per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, 5S, FOD controls, and coolant management across assigned machining centers.

Conocimientos

CNC programming

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

4th axis experience

Educación

Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering / CNC Technology

Herramientas

Fanuc

Siemens

Heidenhain

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

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

ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is fast-tracking the development of high-technology autonomous systems, including three Medium Endurance, High Altitude, fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems, a family of precision loitering munitions, a cost- effective family of cruise missiles, and a range of guided artillery munitions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 3+2 CNC vertical and horizontal machining centres; select and mount work holding, fixtures, and cutting tools per setup sheets and engineering drawings.
• Edit, adapt, and optimize existing CNC programs at the controller (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain); write basic milling programs independently for prismatic components using conversational or G-code programming.
• Perform tool length offsets, work offsets, and datum establishment; conduct dry runs and verify toolpaths before cutting production parts.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspection using hand gauges, height gauges, and CMM where applicable; make real-time accept/rework decisions against engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Identify machining issues (chatter, tool breakage, dimensional drift) and implement corrective actions: tool changes, parameter adjustments, or program edits.
• Maintain accurate job travelers, setup sheets, and in-process inspection records per ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, 5S, FOD controls, and coolant management across assigned machining centers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma / ITI Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Technology, or equivalent trade qualification.
• CNC programming training certificate preferred; familiarity with ISO 9001 shop-floor documentation required.
• Minimum 6 years of CNC milling machine operation experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read and edit CNC programs at the controller; experience writing simple G-code or conversational milling programs.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings with GD&T callouts and perform dimensional verification.
• Proficient in work holding setup, tool selection, and offset management on 3-axis VMC/HMC.
• Exposure to 4th-axis or 3+2 positioning operations is an advantage

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-axis VMC/HMC setup, operation, and work holding.
• G-code / conversational CNC program editing and basic programming.
• Tool offset management and datum establishment.
• In-process inspection and GD&T verification.
• Machining defect identification and parameter correction.
• Job traveler and setup sheet documentation.
• Solid Works – working knowledge.

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.

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