Dover Corporation
CNC Machinist - Night Shift £52,500 pa.
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Skilled CNC Operator
Part of: Waukesha Bearings, Dover Precision Components
You will join a fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing facility at Waukesha Bearings, a division of Dover Precision Components. Here, we utilise CNC machining centres for turning, milling, and grinding operations to produce custom designs from materials such as steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium, and bronze.
Our facility boasts a broad range of multi-axis machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and associated equipment, supporting a high-mix of customised fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators. These products are primarily used in turbo and industrial machinery and are supplied to customers across Europe and worldwide.
Annual Salary & Contract Details
- 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- Permanent employment contracts
Shift Pay Rates (Annual, inclusive of shift premium):
- £44,919.62 – For weekly rotating shifts (early shift: 6am; backshift: 2pm)
- £52,452.37 – For night shift (additional shift premium)
Additional Benefits:
- Productivity bonuses
- Employer pension contribution (up to 13%)
- Life insurance
- 25 days of holiday
- Attractive overtime rates
What You Will Bring
- A time-served apprenticeship in machining, or SVQ/NQ Level 3 or an HNC in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools in a lean-manufacturing environment
- Established experience in either:
- Milling
- Grinding
- Turning Using multi-axis machine tools, ideally with Correa or Doosan, or similar brands
- Experience of machine control systems, such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
- Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than 0.0025mm
- Operational experience with precision inspection equipment, including:
- Micrometres
- Callipers
- Height gauges
- Bore gauges
- Ideally, experience in the power generation, oil & gas, or aerospace industries (or a similar environment)
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What You Will Do
- Read process sheets, blueprints, and technical drawings to determine machining requirements, dimensional specifications, setup needs, and operating protocols
- Locate and download programs from a DNC (Direct Numerical Control) storage system
- Interpret work instructions, identify, select, and install the appropriate tooling for each operation
- Calculate proper feeds and speeds for machining steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium, and bronze
- Write, read, understand, or edit complete machining programs
- Intuitively assess tooling and machinery capabilities
- Understand and adhere to applicable quality systems while performing necessary quality inspections
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and improve productivity
- Perform visual inspections of final components
- Box parts for shipment, including cleaning, oiling, wrapping, and boxing final products
- Undertake cleaning, fitting, filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing, and aligning to ensure smooth movement and mechanical operational requirements
- Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometres, callipers) and gauging devices to conduct dimensional verification and inspection procedures
- Properly identify components post-assembly/manufacture
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About Dover Precision Components
Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process Solutions segment. As a global leader, Dover Precision Components (DPC) holds market-leading positions in oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and processing sectors. We design and manufacture mission-critical components that drive:
- More affordable energy solutions
- Cleaner energy transitions
- Greater efficiency in manufacturing
Our offerings span cook compressions, mechanical field services, magnetic bearings, precision bearings, seals, and production controls. With a presence of over 12 locations across the Americas, 6 in Europe, and 2 in China, our global network supports customers worldwide.
Our Commitment to You
"Building Potential. Sustaining Performance. Boosting Futures."
At Dover Precision Components, we prioritise the growth and development of our employees through:
- Competitive health and welfare packages
- Professional developmental opportunities
- An authentic, collaborative company culture
We strive to create an enriching environment where employees can thrive—#LifeAtDPC #SWE.
Diversity & Inclusion Notice
Attention Applicants: If you have a disability or require assistance due to accessibility, please get in touch. We are committed to supporting applications through alternative means.
For accommodations or alternative application assistance, contact: hr@doverprecision.com Pleas include: Job Requisition Number, Job Title, and Location in your response
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