Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Precision Components, we’re looking for a passionate Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team! You’ll be an integral part of a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you’ll utilize CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your expertise will help us create customized designs from a variety of materials, including steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.
Our facility boasts a wide range of multi-axis machine tools, lathes, mills, and associated equipment. You’ll be working on a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers across Europe and beyond.
What We Offer
Annual Salaries: Enjoy a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with permanent employment contracts.
* £44,919.62 for a weekly rotating shift pattern of early (6am) and backshifts (2pm)
* £52,452.37 for working on the night shift
* These rates include shift premiums. Additional benefits include:
* Productivity bonuses
* Employer pension contributions up to 13%
* Life insurance
* 25 days of holiday
* Attractive overtime rates
What You Will Bring
* Time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline or SVQ/NVQ level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools in a lean-manufacturing environment
* Established milling experience with multi-axis machine tools, ideally Correa and/or Doosan
* Familiarity with machine control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
* Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm
* Experience with precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges
* Experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar environments is a plus
What You Will Do
* Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system
* Interpret work instructions and select proper tooling for operations
* Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
* Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs
* Understand tooling and machinery capabilities
* Perform necessary quality inspections and adhere to quality systems
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Use precision measuring instruments for quality verification
* Identify components post-assembly/manufacture
About Us
Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets. Our brands, including Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, InproSeal, and Cook Compression, offer custom-engineered solutions designed for optimum efficiency, reliability, and productivity, backed by comprehensive aftermarket services.
Join Us!
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!
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