CNC Setter/Operator

At Waukesha Bearings , part of Dover Precision Components , we are on the lookout for a talented Skilled CNC Operator to join our dynamic team! You will be an integral part of our fully integrated 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 produce customized designs from a variety of materials including steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.

Our facility boasts a broad range of multi-axis machine tools, lathes, mills, and associated equipment. You’ll be working on a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers throughout Europe and beyond.

• Annual Salary:
  • £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early 6am and backshifts 2pm)
  • £52,452.37 for night shift work
• Working Hours: 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Permanent Employment Contracts
• Additional Benefits:
  • Productivity bonuses
  • Employer pension contributions up to 13%
  • Life insurance
  • 25 days 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, 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 (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 proper tooling for operations
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
• Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs
• Perform quality inspections and apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve productivity
• Visually inspect final components and prepare them for shipment
• Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality verification

Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across various industries, including oil & gas, power generation, marine, and industrial sectors. Our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, and much more, all custom-engineered for optimum efficiency and reliability.

Join us in making a difference! If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you!

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