Dover Corporation
CNC Operator / Miller
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Skilled CNC Operator
Location: Waukesha Bearings (part of Dover Precision Components)
About the Role
Working at Waukesha Bearings, you’ll be part of a fully integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) facility, utilising CNC machining centres for turning, milling, and grinding operations to produce customised designs from a variety of materials including steel grades, copper, brass, aluminium, and bronze.
The facility operates a high-mix production of customised fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators, supplying customers across Europe and internationally. These components are critical for turbo and industrial machinery applications.
Employment Details
- Hours: 37-hour weekly work week (Monday to Friday)
- Contract type: Permanent employment
- Salary options:
- £44,919.62 (annual) for a weekly rotating shift pattern (early shifts starting at 6am and backshifts at 2pm)
- £52,452.37 (annual) for night shift work These rates include a shift premium.
Additional benefits include:
- Productivity bonuses
- Employer pension contribution (up to 13%)
- Life insurance
- 25 days of annual holiday
- Attractive overtime rates
What You Will Bring (Requirements)
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Qualification:
- Time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline OR
- SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
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Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience operating CNC machine tools within a lean-manufacturing work environment
- Experience in milling, grinding, or turning, including multi-axis machine tools (ideally Correa or Doosan understands)
- Proficiency with machine control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
- Ability to hold tight machining tolerances (less than .0025mm)
- Experience using precision inspection equipment, including:
- Micrometres
- Callipers
- Height gauges
- Bore gauges
- Preferred:Experience within the power generation, oil & gas, or aerospace industries
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What You Will Do (Responsibilities)
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Analyse process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine:
- Machining requirements
- Dimensional specifications
- Setup and operating procedures
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Locate and download programs from a DNC (Direct Numerical Control) storage system.
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Interpret work instructions and perform:
- Selection and installation of appropriate tooling
- Calculations of optimal feeds and speeds for various materials (e.g., steel, copper, aluminium)
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Write, edit, read, and execute complete machine programs
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Apply lean-manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and enhance productivity
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Inspect finished components, including:
- Visually checking for quality
- Performing dimensional verification with precision measuring instruments
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Prepare parts for shipment by:
- Cleaning, oiling, wrapping, and boxing components
- Ensuring parts meet operational requirements
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Perform secondary operations like filing, tapping, reaming, blending, polishing, and aligning to guarantee free movement of parts
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About Dover Precision Components
Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process Solutions segment. As a market leader, we provide performance-critical components for core industries:
- Oil & gas
- Power generation
- Marine
- Industrial
- Chemical & processing
Our commitment: ✅ Designing and manufacturing mission-critical components to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions ✅ Enabling manufacturers to operate more safely and sustainably
Our portfolio includes brands such as:
- Cook Compression
- Cook Mechanical Field Services
- Waukesha Bearings
- Waukesha Magnetic Bearings
- Inpro/Seal
- Bearings Plus
- FW Murphy Production Controls
With a global presence—spanning twelve sites in the Americas, six in Europe, and one in China—we foster a collaborative culture and invest in employee development through professional growth opportunities, competitively structured benefits, and a supportive workplace environment.
Dover Precision Components Mission
"We build potential. Sustain performance. Boost futures."
Application Note
Attention all applicants: If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the online application process, or are unable to access the system due to accessibility constraints, please contact hr@doverprecision.com. Specify the Job Requisition Number, Job Title, and Location in your response.
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