Tooling Technician (Aerostructure Manufacturing)

Navinyaa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Navinyaa is seeking a skilled Tooling Technician for their facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will maintain, repair, and optimize aerospace tooling, ensuring production meets high-quality standards. Key responsibilities include evaluating and repairing composite tooling, operating machine tools, and reading technical documents. Candidates should have at least one year of aerospace experience and a relevant diploma. Competitive tax-free salary and relocation assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in aerospace tooling.
• Must have a diploma or technical certification related to mechanical or aerospace fields.
• Strong understanding of composite materials and aerospace metals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve all tooling jigs and fixtures.
• Evaluate and repair defects in composite tooling.
• Set up and operate metalworking machine tools.
• Utilize precision measurement tools for tool verification.
• Read and interpret technical documentation.
• Work efficiently to meet production targets.

Skills

Aerospace Experience

Blueprint Reading

Tooling Expertise

Functional English

Education

Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Mechanical or Aerospace

Job description

Job Summary

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 05/05/2026

Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Tooling Technician to join our production facility in AbuDhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimization ofcritical aerospace tooling, including composite moulds, jigs, and CNC fixtures. This role is vital inensuring that production meets stringent aerospace quality standards and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Tooling Maintenance & Improvement: Maintain and improve all tooling jigs, fixtures, composite tooling, and CNC fixtures. Ensure all tools are aligned with production requirements and customer specifications.
• Composite Repair: Evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair defects in composite tooling to ensure vacuum integrity and surface finish quality.
• Machining & Fabrication: Set up and operate a variety of metalworking machine tools, including lathes, vertical milling machines, saws, drills, belt/disk sanders, and grinders.
• Precision Measurement: Utilize precision measurement tools such as micrometres, callipers, and height gauges to verify tool dimensions and tolerances.
• Technical Documentation: Read and interpret complex customer drawings, blueprints, internal procedures, and technical manuals.
• Production Support: Work efficiently within a high-pressure environment to meet tight production targets and business objectives.
• Welding: Perform basic welding tasks as required for fixture repair or modification.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience specifically within an
• Diploma / ITI / Technical Certification in Mechanical, Tool & Die, Aerospace, or related field.
• Strong understanding of composite materials (Carbon Fibre, Fibreglass, etc.).
• Strong understanding of aerospace metals (Aluminium, Titanium, and Stainless Steel).
• Tooling Expertise: Proven experience working with composite moulds, assembly jigs, and CNC work-holding fixtures.
• Blueprint Reading: Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is highly preferred.
• Language: Functional English (reading and speaking) is required for technical documentation and workplace safety.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills regarding tooling defects.
• Commitment to safety protocols and AS9100 quality standards.
• Readiness to relocate and adapt to a multi cultural work environment in Abu Dhabi.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary in AED.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance from India.
• Opportunity to work in a world-class aerospace hub.