About this role
Production Equipment Operator (Defence/Aerospace/Industrial) Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mission
We are looking for a Production Equipment Operator to support an industrial manufacturing operation using automated and semi-automated production equipment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating production machinery, monitoring process parameters and ensuring safe and efficient production in accordance with established procedures.
Responsibilities
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Operate automated and semi-automated production equipment.
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Perform equipment start-up and shutdown activities.
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Monitor machine operation through HMI/operator control panels.
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Monitor key production parameters including temperature, pressure, cycle time and raw material feed.
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Identify basic equipment deviations, alarms, defects and malfunctions.
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Escalate equipment or product-quality issues to maintenance personnel and supervisors.
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Perform daily equipment inspections.
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Carry out basic routine maintenance activities within the operator's scope.
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Support equipment changeovers when required.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
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Follow production instructions, process sheets and production assignments.
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Comply with all EHS requirements, particularly when working around pressurized equipment, steam and hot surfaces.
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Profile
Qualifications
- Technical diploma or vocational qualification in mechanics, industrial equipment, automation or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Previous experience operating industrial production equipment preferred.
- Ability to operate and monitor equipment using HMI/operator panels.
- Ability to understand and respond appropriately to alarm messages.
- Basic understanding of industrial equipment and production processes.
- Ability to identify basic product-quality and machine-performance deviations.
- Strong attention to safety and production procedures.
- Willingness to work within a shift-based manufacturing environment.
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates