Job Description
Job Title:  CNC Fiber Laser Operator-ZI
Posting Start Date:  12/07/2026
Job Location:  JEDDAH
Legal Entity:  Zahid Industries
Job Description: 

Job Summary

  • Work from complex drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacturing of parts and assemblies by setting up, and operating manual and CNC mills and lathes, EDM and a variety of general machine shop equipment.
  • Must be able to set up CNC vertical mills or CNC lathes with G code controls.
  • Must be able to complete machining operations including in process inspection per routers, blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions.
  • Daily operation of the CNC Lathes and CNC Notching Machine.

Key Accountabilities

  • Set up, adjust and operate CNC lathes FANUC Operation System , twin spindle, multi axis CNC lathes.
  • Machine parts and applications for a wide variety of materials and sizes using blueprint drawings, CAD models, and pre written CNC programs on CNC and manual lathes, mills and other equipment.
  • Fanuc CNC lathes and CNC borers.
  • 'G' + 'M' code programming, Operating, Decimal and metric system.
  • Steel manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Ability to calculate using fractions and decimals, identify radii required.
  • Experience with precision measurement devices, performance, manufacturability, safety and cost.
  • Quality minded at all times and Familiarity with cutting tools and required hand tools.
  • Operate 1 or 2 machines by self or up to 3 machines with the help of another operator.
  • Help solve machining problems related to machine.
  • Operate multiple lathes at the same time and Operate shop floor control and make adjustments to tooling as needed.
  • Help solve machining problems related to the CNC machine and Change tooling as needed.
  • Provide machining support for the fabrication of components ranging in size from miniature to very large and include common materials with hazardous characteristics.
  • Responsible for production of high precision parts and performing complex setups required to produce the parts.
  • Use hand and power tools such as saws, sanders, Hydraulic presses, lathes, mills, grinders, and use necessary precision measuring instruments, fixtures and gages.
  • Recognizing tool wear and replacing or changing worn tools.
  • Help train and assist new operators.
  • Manual Deburring, Drilling, Broaching, and other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

  • Educational Qualifications and Certifications: Technical High School, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Knowledge: Strong Knowledge in CNC turning, milling Machines, Machining tools, truck mounted bodies, and semi trailers manufacturing.
  • Strong Knowledge in Fanuc CNC lathes, CNC Milling and other CNC Machines, 'G' + 'M' code programming.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Language Skills: Arabic is desirable. English is essential
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position, or in mechanical section in Machining and fabrication unit.

Key Interactions

  • Key Internal Contacts:

  • Production team:
  • Purpose of Interaction:  Exchange information and sharing ideas.
  • Procurement team:
  • Purpose of Interaction: Make sure procurements are selected according to specified specification and sizes.
  • Warehouse supervisor:
  • Purpose of Interaction: Liaise with storekeepers and checking the new items in the stores if it can meet requested specs and dimensions.
  • Key External Contacts:   

  • Customers:
  • Purpose of Interaction: Communicating with the customer and discussing all related details and specs, if required.
  • Zahid Group:
  • Purpose of Interaction:  Maintain good coordination within Zahid Group for the needed technical assistance, as required.
  • Direct Reports: N/A