Skilled Operator

Are you ready to take your CNC operating skills to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings , part of Dover Precision Components , we invite you to be a key player in our state-of-the-art Computer Aided Manufacturing facility. Here, you’ll utilize advanced CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations, crafting customized designs from a variety of materials including steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.

In this dynamic environment, you’ll work with a broad range of multi-axis machine tools—lathes, mills, grinders, and more. You’ll be producing high-mix customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for turbo and industrial machinery, serving customers across Europe and beyond.

• Competitive Salary:
  • £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early and backshifts)
  • £52,452.37 for night shifts
• Working Hours: 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday with permanent employment contracts.
• Additional Benefits:
  • 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 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 (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, 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 appropriate tooling
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
• Understand and edit 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

At Dover Precision Components , we are committed to delivering customer success through innovative engineering and collaborative relationships. Our diverse portfolio includes renowned brands like Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, and more, with a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and China.

We believe in building potential, sustaining performance, and boosting futures . Our supportive company culture and competitive health and welfare offerings ensure that our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Together, we can make a difference!

Note: If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We are here to help!