Machinist

Position title:

Lathe Machine Operator / Machinist – Workshop

Location:

Sajja Industrial Area, Sharjah Main purpose

Responsible for setting up and operating manual lathe machines to machine shafts, pins, bushes, and other precision parts for industrial machinery repair and fabrication.

• Read and understand job orders, sketches, or samples to know required dimensions and tolerances.
• Set up manual lathe (chucks, centers, tools) and select correct speeds and feeds for material and job.
• Turn, face, groove, thread, and bore parts such as shafts, pins, bushes, sleeves, and other components.
• Measure work pieces using vernier calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure accuracy within tolerance.
• Perform minor repairs and modifications on worn parts from hydraulic jacks, booms, buckets, and drilling equipment.
• Deburr, clean, and mark finished parts and handover to supervisor or fabrication team.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of lathe machine and keep tools arranged properly.
• Follow workshop safety rules and use proper PPE at all times.

• Minimum 2–3 years experience operating manual lathe in machine shop.
• Ability to read basic drawings and use precision measuring instruments (vernier, micrometer, dial gauge).
• Good knowledge of different materials (mild steel, alloy steel, stainless, etc.) and suitable cutting speeds.
• Strong attention to detail and quality; able to work with minimum supervision.

• Mig / TIG Welding Expert with Lathe and Milling machine