Join Our Team at Waukesha Bearings!
Are you ready to take your CNC operating skills to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings, part of Dover Precision Components, we are looking for a Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. You will be an integral part of a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, utilizing advanced CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your work will help produce customized designs from a variety of materials including steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Skilled CNC Operator, you will:
* 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 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.
* Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality verification.
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates who have:
* A 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.
* The 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 industries is a plus.
Working Conditions
This is a permanent position with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday. You will have the option of:
* £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern of early (6am) and backshifts (2pm).
* £52,452.37 for working on the night shift.
Both 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
Why Choose Us?
At Waukesha Bearings, we value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. We consider various job-related factors when determining pay rates, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without discrimination.
If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations during the application process, we are here to help. Let us know how we can assist you!
Join us in shaping the future of precision manufacturing. Your skills and dedication can make a difference!