CNC Milling Technician (M&A)

About the role

EDGE Group is an advanced technology group headquartered in the UAE, spanning more than 35 specialised companies. Its Advanced Concepts entity designs and deploys high-technology autonomous systems, including unmanned aerial systems, loitering munitions, cruise missiles and guided artillery munitions. This Technician (M&A) - Milling role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis and 3+2 CNC vertical and horizontal machining centres, selecting and mounting work holding, fixtures and cutting tools according to setup sheets and engineering drawings.
• Edit, adapt and optimise existing CNC programs at the controller (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain) and write basic milling programs independently for prismatic components using conversational or G-code.
• Perform tool length offsets, work offsets and datum establishment, and run dry runs and verify toolpaths before production cutting.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspection with hand gauges, height gauges and CMM, making real-time accept/rework decisions against engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Identify machining issues such as chatter, tool breakage and dimensional drift and apply corrective actions such as tool changes, parameter adjustments or program edits.
• Maintain job travelers, setup sheets and in-process inspection records in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, 5S, FOD controls and coolant management across assigned machines.

Required profile

• Diploma or ITI certificate in Mechanical Engineering, CNC Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 6 years of CNC milling machine operation in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to read and edit CNC programs at the controller and experience writing simple G-code or conversational milling programs.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings with GD&T callouts and perform dimensional verification.
• Preferred: CNC programming training certificate and familiarity with ISO 9001 shop-floor documentation.

Required skills

• Proficiency in work holding setup, tool selection and offset management on 3-axis VMC/HMC.
• Exposure to 4th-axis or 3+2 positioning operations is an advantage.
• Preferred: G-code/conversational program editing, tool offset management, in-process inspection, defect identification and SolidWorks working knowledge.

English is required for all roles. EDGE offers competitive, tax-free salaries and benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance and education allowances, along with learning opportunities through its learning academy and digital platforms.