Machinist

Machinist

Element Materials Technology is hiring a Machinist in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to join its rapidly expanding operations team.

Element has an opportunity for a Machinist to perform routine and non‑routine machining assignments, ensuring timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician must be proficient in core business skills including compliance with safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

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

• 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 operating a CNC mill/lathe would be an advantage; however, the current work profile requires 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 is a plus.

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

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.

Job function:
Manufacturing.

Industries:
Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing.

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