A sheet metal fabrication business in Umm Al Quwain is hiring an experienced CNC Punching Machine Operator to run CNC turret punching machines. If you can read engineering drawings, pick the right tooling, and work independently on the machine, this full-time role is a good fit for a skilled sheet metal hand already based in the UAE.
About the Role
The CNC Punching Machine Operator sets up and runs CNC turret punching machines to turn sheet metal into accurate parts. Day to day, that means reading engineering drawings, choosing and setting up tooling, running punching operations, and handling sheet metal processing with consistent quality and minimal supervision.
Career Impact & Growth Opportunity
Sheet metal fabrication supports construction, HVAC, electrical enclosures, and many other industries across the UAE, so skilled punching operators are always needed. With experience, operators can move into CNC programming, laser or press brake operation, or a production supervisor position.
Why This Role Matters
Punching is usually the first step in a fabrication job, so accuracy here carries through to bending, welding, and assembly. A careful operator who sets up tooling correctly and reads drawings well saves material, time, and rework for the whole shop.
Key Responsibilities
Machine Operation
- Operate CNC turret punching machines independently
- Run punching operations to produce accurate sheet metal parts
- Handle sheet metal processing from loading through finished punched parts
Drawings & Tooling
- Read and understand engineering drawings
- Select the right tooling for each job
- Set up tools correctly before running production
Qualifications & Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience operating CNC turret punching machines in the sheet metal industry
- ITI qualification in a relevant technical trade
- Ability to read engineering drawings and run the machine independently
- Knowledge of tooling selection, tool setup, punching operations, and sheet metal processing
- Must be currently available in the UAE
- Work location: Umm Al Quwain, UAE
About This Opportunity
This CNC Punching Machine Operator position is based in Umm Al Quwain and offers full-time, on-site work in sheet metal fabrication. It gives skilled operators steady work and a practical route toward programming or supervisory roles.
Who Should Apply
This role suits hands-on sheet metal operators who already know turret punching and can work from drawings without close supervision. Candidates must be in the UAE now and ready to work on-site in Umm Al Quwain.
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