Technician, CNC OP, Sheet Metal

About AL TAIF

We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment of the UAE Armed Forces. We empower our customer to focus on its missions, confident that its land-based platforms and systems, warfighters and other personnel are in optimal condition to operate at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup and operate/run a wide variety of Computerised Numerical Controlled (CNC) fibre laser cutting, brake press, punching and other conventional machines in order to accomplish the manufacturing and maintenance mission.
• Perform various CNC processes using different material types such as mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel and other non-ferrous sheets at dimensional tolerances as defined on the engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical diagrams and schematics in order to accomplish precision machining according to part specifications.
• Process the first piece through the initial run, analysing the results and making critical adjustments to the tooling, programs and process parameters of machines.
• Verify the conformance of finished machining using conventional or digital precision measuring instruments.
• Comply with all safety, housekeeping and environmental directives.
• Maintain all equipment by undertaking all user preventive maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all issued tools, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is accounted for, maintained and secured.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company information.
• Support other members of the Fabrication Workshop in fulfilling their roles.
• Perform other duties as required by their line manager and the Manager, Fabrication.
  
  

Experience and Education:

• A high school diploma is required, a college diploma or metal fabrication training certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a sheet metal fabricator performing various sheet metal tasks is required; in a manufacturing industry or in the automotive industry is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a CNC operator is required.
• Previous military or automotive industry experience is an advantage.
• The ability to lift, carry and push items weighing over 20kg is required.
• The ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings/schematics is required.
• The ability to read and use conventional and digital precision measuring instruments and tools is required.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English, both in writing and verbally is required.
  
  

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