Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, a proud part of Dover Precision Components, we’re on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. Here, you’ll be immersed in 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 us create customized designs from a variety of materials, including steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.
Our facility boasts a diverse 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. If you’re ready to make an impact in the world of turbo and industrial machinery, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary:
o £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early and backshifts)
o £52,452.37 for night shifts
* 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
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Skilled CNC Operator, you will:
* Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements.
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system.
* Interpret work instructions and select the 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.
What You Bring
We’re looking for candidates who have:
* A 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.
* The ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm.
* Experience with precision inspection equipment like micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
* Experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar industries is a plus.
Why Choose Us?
At Dover Precision Components, we deliver performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, and marine. Our brands—Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, InproSeal, and Cook Compression—offer a wide range of custom-engineered solutions designed for optimum efficiency and reliability.
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and growth. We’re excited to see how you can contribute to our mission!
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