Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, a proud part of Dover Precision Components, we are on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. You will be immersed in a cutting-edge, fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you’ll utilize advanced CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your expertise will help us produce customized designs from a variety of materials, including steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.
Our facility boasts a diverse range of multi-axis machine tools, including lathes, mills, and grinders. 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 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 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
* Identify components post-assembly/manufacture
Working Conditions
We value diversity and consider various job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining pay rates. Your experience, education, and skills will be recognized and rewarded.
Join Us!
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are here to help!
Take the next step in your career and become a part of our innovative team at Waukesha Bearings!