About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Curious how your skills in CNC operation and design could help shape a growing creative business? We’re a small, home-based workshop in Dubai with big ambitions, looking for a CNC Machine Operator & Designer who’s as passionate about precision as we are about custom projects. If you thrive in hands-on environments and love seeing your digital designs become tangible pieces, you might just find this role refreshingly rewarding.
About the Company
We’re not your typical manufacturing floor — think more workshop than warehouse. Founded by a maker who loves blending artistry with technology, our business has steadily grown thanks to word-of-mouth and a reputation for custom solutions you just can’t get from a catalog. The atmosphere here is friendly, collaborative, and unpretentious; we celebrate small wins, share ideas over coffee, and believe everyone should have a say in how things are run. Flexibility and creativity are at the core of what we do, and as we take on more diverse projects, we’re eager to welcome someone who’ll treat the workshop like their own.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and preparing files for CNC routing using ArtCam or Aspire, tailored to each customer’s vision
- Setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC machines — from loading materials to ensuring flawless execution
- Collaborating on custom projects ranging from one-off signage and decorative panels to functional prototypes
- Troubleshooting machine or software issues and keeping the workspace organized
- Suggesting improvements for workflow or design processes — your voice matters here
- Occasionally assisting with finishing touches or packaging, especially when deadlines are tight
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Hands-on experience with CNC machines (setup, operation, and basic maintenance)
- Proficiency in ArtCam or Aspire for design and file preparation
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanship
- Problem-solving skills, especially when it comes to machine or design hiccups
- Willingness to pitch in wherever needed in a small-team setting
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with custom furniture, signage, or decorative pieces
- Familiarity with other CAD/CAM software or manual woodworking
- Flexible attitude — we’re growing and sometimes that means wearing more than one hat
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Friendly, family-like atmosphere — you’re more than just a cog in the machine
- Flexible hours and a relaxed home-based workshop environment
- Opportunity to work on diverse, creative projects with real-world impact
- Room to grow your skills and take on new responsibilities as the business expands
- Direct input into how things are done; your ideas will help shape our future
- Coffee’s always brewing, and there’s plenty of room for your own creative input
If you’re looking for a role where your skills are noticed and your ideas matter, this could be the perfect fit. Join us as we turn imagination into reality, one custom project at a time.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your typical process for preparing a customer’s design for CNC routing using ArtCam or Aspire?
- Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a machine or software issue mid-project. How did you identify the problem and what steps did you take to resolve it?
- What approaches do you use to ensure your CNC work meets a high standard of quality and precision, especially on custom or one-off pieces?
- How do you adapt your machine setup and file preparation when switching between materials or project types, such as decorative panels versus prototypes?
- Have you ever suggested or implemented a workflow or design process change in a workshop or small-team setting? What was the outcome?
- Tell us about a custom project you’re particularly proud of. What was your role, and what challenges did you overcome in bringing it to life?
- How do you prioritize your tasks when juggling several projects and tight deadlines, especially in a small team where everyone pitches in?
- Describe an instance when you had to step outside your main responsibilities to help the team meet a deadline or solve a problem. How did that experience go?
- In a workshop that values flexibility and creativity, how do you handle unexpected changes or requests from clients?
- What motivates you in a hands-on, collaborative environment where your voice and ideas are heard?
- How do you approach giving and receiving feedback in a close-knit team setting?
- Our workshop culture is built on openness and celebrating small wins. How do you contribute to a positive and supportive team atmosphere?
- If you had the chance to introduce a new tool, process, or creative idea to the workshop, how would you go about it?