Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
Are you ready to take your CNC machining skills to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Precision Components, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. As a Skilled CNC Operator, you will be an integral part of our fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you will utilize cutting-edge CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations.
Your Role
In this exciting position, you will produce customized designs from a variety of materials, including steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze. Our facility boasts a broad range of multi-axis machine tools, lathes, mills, and associated equipment, allowing you to work on a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for turbo and industrial machinery.
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 the proper tooling for operations.
* Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials.
* Edit or write complete programs as needed.
* Perform quality inspections and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.
* Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment.
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, 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 like micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
* Experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar environments is a plus.
Working Conditions
We offer a 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with permanent employment contracts. You can choose between:
* £44,919.62 for a weekly rotating shift pattern of early (6am) and backshifts (2pm).
* £52,452.37 for working on the night shift.
These rates include a shift premium, along with additional benefits such as:
* Productivity bonuses
* Employer pension contributions up to 13%
* Life insurance
* 25 days of holiday
* Attractive overtime rates
Why Choose Us?
At Dover Precision Components, we deliver performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, and aerospace. Our commitment to custom-engineered solutions ensures optimum efficiency, reliability, and productivity for our global customer base.
If you are ready to make a significant impact in a thriving environment, we want to hear from you!
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