Join Our Team at Waukesha Bearings!
Are you ready to take your CNC operating skills to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Precision Components, we invite you to become a vital part of our fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing facility. Here, you will utilize state-of-the-art CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations, crafting 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, grinders, and more—allowing you to work on a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators. Your contributions will support customers across Europe and beyond, particularly in turbo and industrial machinery applications.
What We Offer
* Annual Salary:
o £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early 6am and backshifts 2pm)
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 experience with Rotary Table Grinders, CNC Table Grinders, or 5 Axis CNC Grinders
* 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 (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, 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
* Edit or write complete programs as needed
* Understand tooling and machinery capabilities intuitively
* Perform necessary quality inspections and apply Lean Manufacturing principles
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Use precision measuring instruments for quality verification
Working Conditions
We value diversity and consider various job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining pay rates, including responsibilities, experience, education, location, and key skills. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace.
Join Us!
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to apply and succeed.
Take the next step in your career with Waukesha Bearings—where your skills will make a difference!