CNC Grinder

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At Waukesha Bearings , part of Dover Precision Components, we are looking for a passionate and 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 cutting-edge CNC machining centers for turning, milling, and grinding operations. Your expertise will help us produce customized designs from a variety of materials, including steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.

In our state-of-the-art facility, you will work with a broad range of multi-axis machine tools—lathes, mills, grinders, and more. Your contributions will support the production of high-mix customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, serving customers across Europe and beyond.

• Annual Salaries: Enjoy a competitive salary with a 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, under permanent employment contracts.
• £44,919.62 for a rotating shift pattern (early 6am and backshifts 2pm).
• £52,452.37 for night shift work.

* These rates include shift premiums, plus additional benefits such as productivity bonuses, employer pension contributions up to 13%, life insurance, and 25 days of holiday. Attractive overtime rates are also available!

• A time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline or SVQ/NVQ level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of 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 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.
• Read, understand, edit, or write complete programs.
• Understand the capabilities of tooling and machinery intuitively.
• Perform necessary quality inspections and understand applicable quality systems.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and enhance productivity.
• Visually inspect final components and perform boxing for shipment.
• Ensure free action of movable parts through cleaning, fitting, filing, and polishing.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments for quality inspection procedures.
• Properly identify components after assembly/manufacture.

At Waukesha Bearings, we value our employees and recognize their contributions. We consider various job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining pay rates, ensuring fair compensation for your skills and experience.

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 dedicated to finding alternative methods for you to apply and will work with you to ensure accessibility.

Join us at Waukesha Bearings and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and your professional growth!