Production Equipment Operator – Defence Aerospace

About the role

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Production Equipment Operator to join its defence aerospace manufacturing team in Abu Dhabi. You will work with automated and semi‑automated machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.

Key responsibilities

• Operate automated and semi‑automated production equipment.
• Perform equipment start‑up and shutdown activities.
• Monitor machine operation via HMI/operator control panels.
• Track key production parameters such as temperature, pressure, cycle time and raw material feed.
• Identify and report equipment deviations, alarms, defects and malfunctions.
• Escalate quality or equipment issues to maintenance personnel and supervisors.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and basic routine maintenance within the operator’s scope.
• Support equipment changeovers when required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Follow production instructions, process sheets and assignments while complying with all EHS requirements.

Required profile

• Technical diploma or vocational qualification in mechanics, industrial equipment, automation or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience operating industrial production equipment (preferred).
• Ability to operate and monitor equipment using HMI/operator panels.
• Capability to understand and respond to alarm messages.
• Basic understanding of industrial equipment and production processes.
• Strong attention to safety and production procedures.
• Willingness to work in a shift‑based manufacturing environment.

Required skills

• HMI operation
• Equipment start‑up and shutdown
• Basic routine maintenance
• Process parameter monitoring (temperature, pressure, cycle time)