General Machinist

Job Description

• Manufacture new parts and modify existing components according to blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions using various machine tools.
  
• Perform machining operations to restore components to their proper working condition.
  
• Accurately interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to understand specifications and tolerances.
  
• Select appropriate materials based on application requirements and material properties.
  
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to ensure parts meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
  
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned machine tools, including cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments, to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures while operating machinery and handling materials. Identify and report any unsafe conditions.
  
• Work effectively with maintenance technicians, engineers, and other departments to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
  
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and any modifications made.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a recognized machinist apprenticeship program or equivalent vocational training is highly preferred.
  
• Proven experience as a machinist, preferably in a maintenance environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of machining principles, techniques, and tooling.
  
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematic and to use precision measuring instruments accurately.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and good communication skills.
  

Requirements
5+ years of hands-on Siemens S7 experience — specifically S7-300 programming, diagnostics, and data block structure via Step 7 Classic or TIA Portal Profibus DP fluency — able to diagnose bus faults, read GSD device profiles, identify slave addresses, and recover from "MP Bus Blackout"-class faults without vendor support WinCC Flexible proficiency — able to navigate and extract tag configuration, alarm classes, and screen logic from an existing compiled WinCC Flexible project OPC UA implementation experience — via any of: Siemens Industrial PC OPC Server, KEPServerEX, open62541, or a Snap7-based Linux gateway solution Industrial networking — OT/IT convergence, unmanaged Profibus topology vs. managed Ethernet, VLAN design, and understanding of where IT security policy collides with OT real-time requirements Ability to independently read and produce electrical schematics, PLC I/O mapping sheets, drive parameter tables, and field device wiring diagrams Comfortable working on an active, high-visibility public-facing site in Qatar — able to obtain Qatar SafePass, site-specific HSE inductions, and work under the relevant site access protocols Fluent English — can write clear technical documentation and communicate directly with European OEM contractors, a remote software development team, and the client's facilities management team