Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Precision Components, we’re on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team! You’ll be immersed in a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you’ll operate CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your work will help bring customized designs to life using a variety of materials, including steel, 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. If you’re ready to make an impact in the world of turbo and industrial machinery, we want to hear from you!
What We Offer
Annual Salaries: Enjoy a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with permanent employment contracts.
* £44,919.62 for a weekly 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
* 25 days of holiday
* 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 hold 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
* 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
* Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs
* Understand tooling and machinery capabilities intuitively
* Perform necessary quality inspections in line with applicable 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
* Identify components post-assembly/manufacture
Why Choose Us?
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components is committed to enhancing performance, improving safety, and accelerating clean energy adoption through collaborative relationships and innovative solutions. Our extensive 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 and offer enriching professional development opportunities. Our collaborative culture, combined with a competitive benefits package, reflects our commitment to our team. Join us at Dover Precision Components and be part of something great!
*Attention Applicants: If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates.