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 team! As a Skilled CNC Operator, you will work in a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, utilizing advanced CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your expertise will help us create 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 will engage in a high-mix workload of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers across Europe and beyond.
Compensation & Work Schedule
We offer a competitive salary structure with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, under 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 a shift premium. Additional benefits include productivity bonuses, employer pension contributions up to 13%, life insurance, and 25 days of holiday. Plus, enjoy 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, and/or 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 maintain tight machining tolerances of less than .0025mm
* Experience with precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and 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 and specifications
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system
* Interpret work instructions and select the appropriate tooling for operations
* Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
* Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs
* Understand the capabilities of tooling and machinery
* Perform quality inspections in line with applicable quality systems
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
* Perform cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing, and aligning tasks
* Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality inspections
* Properly identify components post-assembly/manufacture
Why Join Us?
At Waukesha Bearings, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider various job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining pay rates, ensuring fair compensation for your skills and experience.
If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are dedicated to providing alternative methods for applying and ensuring accessibility for all candidates.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Waukesha Bearings and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and growth!