Join Our Team as a Skilled CNC Operator!
At Waukesha Bearings, a proud member of Dover Precision Components, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team! You’ll be immersed in a cutting-edge Computer Aided Manufacturing facility, where you’ll utilize state-of-the-art 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’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, 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 working on the night shift.
* These rates include shift premiums. 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
* 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 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 and specifications
* Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system
* Interpret work instructions and select/install proper tooling for operations
* Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
* Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs
* Understand tooling and machinery capabilities
* Perform quality inspections in line with applicable quality systems
* Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity
* Visually inspect final components
* Box parts for shipment, including cleaning, oiling, and wrapping
* Ensure free action of movable parts through various finishing processes
* Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality verification
* Properly identify components post-assembly/manufacture
We value diversity and consider various job-related factors when determining pay rates, including responsibilities, experience, education, location, and key skills. Your compensation is part of our Total Rewards package, designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will work with you to find an alternative method for applying.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Waukesha Bearings and be part of something great!