Are there CNC machinist jobs near me in Dubai and the UAE?

Yes. We regularly recruit CNC machinists for shops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, as well as across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Send us your resume and we'll match you to live openings near you.

Do I need to be in the Gulf already to apply?

No. We place both local candidates and machinists relocating from India, Europe, North Africa and elsewhere. Many of our employers sponsor visas and support relocation for the right person.

What experience do CNC machinist jobs require?

Most roles ask for hands-on experience setting up and running CNC mills or lathes, reading engineering drawings, and working to tight tolerances. We have openings from setup operator level up to senior multi-axis machinist.

Are these full-time or contract CNC machinist jobs?

Both. We recruit for permanent, full-time positions as well as contract and contract-to-hire assignments, depending on the employer's needs.

How do I apply for CNC machinist jobs through Global CNC Recruitment?

Browse our open roles and send your resume in confidence. We review every application and respond within one business day, and we only share your details with an employer once you authorise it.

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CNC Machinist Jobs in Dubai, the UAE & Across the Gulf

Searching for CNC machinist jobs near you? We place 3-axis and 5-axis machinists with precision shops across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider Gulf — full-time and contract.

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If you're searching for CNC machinist jobs near you, you're in the right place. Global CNC Recruitment is a specialist staffing firm for precision manufacturing, and we connect skilled machinists with shops across the Middle East — from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, Dammam, Doha and beyond.

We recruit for both full-time and contract CNC machinist roles, covering manual mills and lathes through to multi-axis machining centres. Whether you run Haas, DMG MORI, Mazak or Okuma, and program in Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain, there are CNC machinist jobs in the Gulf that fit your skills.

Tell us what you do best and where you want to work. We share your details with employers only when you say so, and we respond within one business day.

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What you'll do

Set up and operate CNC mills, lathes and machining centres to drawing and tolerance
Read engineering drawings, GD&T and work instructions
Select tooling, work-holding and offsets; prove out first-off parts
Edit and optimise G-code at the machine to hold cycle times
Inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, gauges and CMM reports
Maintain machines, manage coolant and keep the cell to 5S standards

What we look for

Hands-on CNC machining experience on mills, lathes or multi-axis centres
Fluency with at least one control — Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain or Mazatrol
Confident reading drawings and applying GD&T
Strong measurement and first-article inspection discipline
Trade certificate or equivalent shop-floor experience
Eligible to relocate to or already based in the Gulf

Good to know

What lifts a CNC machinist's pay in the Gulf

Shops here pay a premium for machinists who do more than press cycle-start. The skills that move you up the pay scale:

5-axis setup and first-off proving
Fluency across two controls, not just one
CMM and first-article inspection literacy
Aerospace, oil & gas or medical tolerances on your CV

Where we work

Across the Middle East & Gulf

We recruit for shops throughout the region, and place candidates relocating from India, Europe and North Africa. Common locations include:

Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sharjah, UAE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Manama, Bahrain
Muscat, Oman

Frequently asked questions

Are there CNC machinist jobs near me in Dubai and the UAE?: Yes. We regularly recruit CNC machinists for shops in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, as well as across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Send us your resume and we'll match you to live openings near you.
Do I need to be in the Gulf already to apply?: No. We place both local candidates and machinists relocating from India, Europe, North Africa and elsewhere. Many of our employers sponsor visas and support relocation for the right person.
What experience do CNC machinist jobs require?: Most roles ask for hands-on experience setting up and running CNC mills or lathes, reading engineering drawings, and working to tight tolerances. We have openings from setup operator level up to senior multi-axis machinist.
Are these full-time or contract CNC machinist jobs?: Both. We recruit for permanent, full-time positions as well as contract and contract-to-hire assignments, depending on the employer's needs.
How do I apply for CNC machinist jobs through Global CNC Recruitment?: Browse our open roles and send your resume in confidence. We review every application and respond within one business day, and we only share your details with an employer once you authorise it.

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