Join Our Team at Waukesha Bearings!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings, a proud member of Dover Precision Components, we are on the lookout for a Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. Here, you’ll be part of a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you’ll utilize state-of-the-art CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your work will help produce customized designs from a variety of materials including steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.
Your Role
As a CNC Operator, you will work with a diverse range of multi-axis machine tools, including lathes, mills, and grinders. Your contributions will be vital in creating high-mix customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for turbo and industrial machinery, serving customers across Europe and beyond.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary:
o £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early and backshifts)
o £52,452.37 for night shift work
* Working Hours: 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday with permanent employment contracts.
* Additional Benefits:
o Productivity bonuses
o Employer pension contributions up to 13%
o Life insurance
o 25 days of holiday
o 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 and/or experience with Rotary Table Grinders, CNC Table Grinders, or 5 Axis CNC Grinders
* 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 (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges)
* Experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar environments is a plus
Your Responsibilities
* Read and interpret process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system
* Select and install proper tooling for operations
* Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
* Edit or write complete programs as needed
* Perform quality inspections and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality verification
Why Choose Us?
At Dover Precision Components, we are committed to delivering customer success through innovative engineering and collaborative relationships. Our diverse portfolio includes renowned brands like Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, and more, with a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and China.
We believe in building potential, sustaining performance, and boosting futures. Our authentic, collaborative culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, ensures that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.
Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!
Note: If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates.