Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, a proud member of Dover Precision Components, we are on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. Here, you will 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 us produce 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 will be engaged in a high-mix workload of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers across Europe and beyond.
What We Offer
* Annual Salaries:
* £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early 6am and backshifts 2pm)
* £52,452.37 for night shift work
* Permanent Employment Contracts with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday
* Inclusive of shift premium
In addition to competitive salaries, we provide:
* Productivity bonuses
* Employer pension contributions up to 13%
* Life insurance
* 25 days of holiday
* Attractive overtime rates
Your Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role, you should bring:
* 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
* 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
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 appropriate 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 adhere to quality systems
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Use precision measuring instruments for quality verification
About Us
Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, marine, and more. Our brands, including Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, InproSeal, and Cook Compression, offer custom-engineered solutions designed for optimum efficiency and reliability.
Join Us!
If you are 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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