Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, a proud member of Dover Precision Components, we invite you to be part of our dynamic Computer Aided Manufacturing facility. Here, you’ll utilize cutting-edge 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. You’ll be engaged in a high-mix workload, producing bespoke fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for turbo and industrial machinery, serving customers across Europe and beyond.
Compensation and Work Schedule
We offer a competitive salary structure for a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with permanent employment contracts:
* £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern of early (6am) and backshifts (2pm)
* £52,452.37 for night shift work
* These rates include shift premiums, along with additional benefits such as productivity bonuses, employer pension contributions up to 13%, life insurance, and 25 days of holiday. Plus, enjoy attractive overtime rates!
What You Will Bring
* A time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline or SVQ/NVQ level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
* At least 5 years of 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 maintain tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm
* Experience with precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges
* Ideally, experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar industries
What You Will Do
* Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements and specifications
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system
* Interpret work instructions and select/install 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 quality inspections in line with applicable quality systems
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce setup times
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Conduct cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing, and aligning tasks
* Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality inspection procedures
* Accurately identify components post-assembly/manufacture
Why Choose Us?
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components is dedicated to enhancing performance, improving safety, and accelerating clean energy adoption through collaborative relationships and innovative engineering. Our portfolio includes renowned brands like Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, and more, with a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and China.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We prioritize our employees’ needs, offering enriching professional development opportunities and a collaborative company culture. Join us at Dover Precision Components, where your growth is our mission!
*Attention Applicants: If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring accessibility and will work with you to find an alternative method for applying.