Senior CNC Machine Operator

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machinery for shipbuilding, offshore structures, and heavy fabrication.
• Set up machines according to job requirements, drawings, and production specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, cutting requirements, and fabrication instructions.
• Monitor operations and adjust settings to maintain dimensional accuracy and production quality.
• Inspect fabricated components and identify deviations from specifications.
• Perform routine machine checks and support preventive maintenance.
• Follow shipyard and heavy-fabrication safety procedures during operation and material handling.
• Maintain production records and coordinate with fabrication and production teams.

Required Skills

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC machinery safely.
• Understand shipyard or heavy fabrication production requirements.
• Interpret dimensions, tolerances, profiles, and fabrication drawings.
• Verify tooling, parameters, workpiece positioning, and finished dimensions.
• Apply safe CNC operating practices and fabrication quality requirements.

Experience and Education

• At least three years of CNC Machine Operator experience in shipyards or heavy fabrication industries is required.
• Candidates with secondary education must have at least four years of CNC machine experience in shipbuilding or offshore structure fabrication.
• ITI or Trade Apprenticeship is the minimum stated qualification.
• Higher Secondary or Secondary Education may be accepted with the required relevant experience.
• Industrial fabrication experience involving large structural components is preferred.
• Offshore structure fabrication exposure, CNC troubleshooting, and basic machine maintenance knowledge are preferred.