The posting
Position: Machining Shop Skilled Operator – HTL/HBM Location: Ras Al Khair, Jubail, Saudi Arabia Salary: SAR 3,500 + FAT Experience: 3–5 Years Qualification: High School Diploma / Technical Certificate / ITI / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Job Description:
We are looking for experienced Machining Shop Skilled Operators with hands-on experience in CNC Horizontal Turning Lathe (HTL) and Horizontal Boring Machine (HBM) operations for heavy-duty industrial machining.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
- Experience in setting up and operating CNC Horizontal Turning Lathes (HTL) and Horizontal Boring Machines (HBM).
- Hands-on experience with long-bed HTL machines, manual steady rests and tailstock.
- Experience operating HBM with special attachments such as Facing Heads and Right-Angle Heads.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Experience with Fanuc controls and basic CNC program editing.
- Knowledge of cutting tools, inserts, tool offsets, and machining parameters.
- Experience machining castings, forgings, and heavy-duty industrial components.
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, Vernier calipers, and bore gauges.
- Ability to perform machine setup, tool changes, and first-piece inspections.
- Experience operating overhead cranes safely.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic machining and tooling issues.
- Strong understanding of machining practices, tolerances, quality requirements, and 5S standards.
Preferred Industry Experience:
Experience in Oil & Gas, Marine, and heavy engineering manufacturing. Exposure to API 6A / API 16A components is preferred.



