“We had two CNC machinist spots open for nearly three months and the team was stretched thin covering the gap. I called Gulf CNC more out of frustration than hope. Within a couple of weeks they sent people who actually knew their way around the machines, not just CVs that looked good on paper. Both are still with us and pulling their weight. That's all I really care about.”
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Top CNC talent pool
From G-code-fluent programmers and 5-axis specialists to operators, setup techs, and quality leadership — we place the people who keep precision shops on schedule.
Who we serve
If you're hiring
We find and screen CNC people for your shop floor.
- Programmers, machinists, setup techs, inspectors
- Full-time, contract, or contract-to-hire
- Screened on real shop skills, not just résumés
- Candidate networks across the Middle East, India, and Europe
- Confidential introductions
- We respond within one business day
If you're looking for a job
We connect CNC professionals with shops where their skills count.
- Open roles in Dubai, Sharjah, Riyadh, Cairo, and beyond
- Programming, machining, setup, QC, and engineering
- Full-time and contract opportunities
- Confidential conversations
- We share your details only with your permission
- We respond within one business day
Reviews
From clients and candidates we've worked with.
“In precision work the tolerances are tight and so is the margin for a bad hire. We need people who understand ISO and API standards from day one. What stood out was that they took the time to understand what we actually do before sending anyone over, which most agencies don't bother doing. The quality specialist they placed with us has been spot on.”
“I deal with manufacturing companies across the region every day, so I hear plenty about which recruiters are worth a call and which ones aren't. Gulf CNC has earned a good name in the machining world. When we needed a technical role filled, I knew who to ring. No drama, no time wasted.”
“Finding engineers who can handle the technical side and still talk to a customer is harder than people think. Most are strong on one and weak on the other. Gulf CNC got that balance and didn't send me anyone who didn't fit. Quick, straight, and they actually followed up after the placement.”
“As a smaller outfit we can't afford to carry the wrong hire. I'd used bigger agencies before and always felt like just another file on someone's desk. With Gulf CNC I spoke to someone who listened. They filled a workshop supervisor role faster than I expected and the man has been excellent. Will use them again without thinking twice.”
“Production planning only works when the person in the seat understands the shop floor and the schedule at the same time. When we had a gap on the planning side, Gulf CNC actually grasped what the role demanded instead of just forwarding whoever was available. The person they sent settled in quickly and our scheduling has run a lot tighter since.”