Machinist

Overview

Machinist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities

• Uses cutting equipment to prepare specimens for testing as dictated in customer specifications
• Designs, sets-up and performs a variety of machining tasks according to customer specifications and requirements
• Requires little supervision and technical input of a Supervisor, Senior Machinist or Engineer
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate and record data in the sample receipt process
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge of machining procedures/requirements and successfully satisfy and meet customer expectations
• Maintains equipment and schedules preventative maintenance
• Gathers and records dimensions in accordance with quality assurance requirements
• May need to work in varied shifts if required and also at other locations including customer sites as deemed necessary by Company

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• ITI certification (Turner preferred). Any additional qualification/education/certification is an advantage
• Possess 3-6 years of experience in a machining shop environment
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience in specimen cutting and preparation including flame cutting, cutting, milling, turning, grinding, polishing
• Experience in operating a CNC mill/lathe would be an advantage but work profile currently requires working on manual machines
• Depth of understanding related to machining concepts, measuring instruments and dimensional concepts
• Working knowledge of machine shop safety protocol
• Strong computer skills especially MS Word and Excel
• Ability to use forklift is an advantage
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force: Moderate
• Lifting requirements: lifting \ 22 kgs. on occasion with assistance
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 22+kgs periodically