CNC Grinder

At Waukesha Bearings , a proud member of Dover Precision Components, we are on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team. Step into a fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing facility where you will utilize cutting-edge 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—lathes, mills, grinders, and more. 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!

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

• 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

• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements
• 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 necessary quality inspections and apply Lean Manufacturing principles
• Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
• Use precision measuring instruments for quality verification
• Identify components post-assembly/manufacture

We value your skills and experience! Our pay rates are determined by various job-related, non-discriminatory factors, ensuring fair compensation for your contributions.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you have a disability and require accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are here to help you 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!