Turner / Machinist – Conventional & Manual Turning

Location: Dubai

Salary: 4,000 - 4,500 AED per month

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Role Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Turner / Machinist on behalf of a specialist engineering and surface technology business. This hands-on machine shop role involves the manufacture, repair, and modification of precision components using conventional machining methods. You will be responsible for setting up jobs, selecting tooling, machining components to specification, and carrying out final inspections.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate conventional/manual lathes using three-jaw and four-jaw chucks, faceplates, and centres.
Perform turning, facing, boring, drilling, grooving, and screw-cutting operations.
Select appropriate tooling, speeds, feeds, and work-holding methods.
Interpret engineering drawings and machine components to tight tolerances.
Inspect finished work using micrometers, bore gauges, verniers, and dial indicators.
Troubleshoot machining issues and maintain quality throughout production.
Support additional machining activities where required.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a precision engineering or machine shop environment.
Strong experience operating conventional/manual lathes.
Ability to independently set up work using four-jaw chucks and faceplates.
Experience with screw cutting and thread machining.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Technical, vocational, machining qualification, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

CNC machining experience, particularly with Fanuc controls.
Experience working within precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, oil and gas, or similar industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist who enjoys the full machining process, from setup through to final inspection, working on a varied range of precision manufacturing and repair projects.

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