CNC Operator - Night Shift

Dover; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover is seeking a Skilled CNC Operator to join their Waukesha Bearings facility in Glasgow. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive CNC machining experience to produce high-quality components in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, maintaining precision tolerances, and applying lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity. A competitive salary of approximately £44,920 plus bonuses will be offered, along with comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience operating CNC machine tools in a lean-manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to maintain tight machining tolerances (<0.0025mm).
• Ideally, experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements.
• Perform quality inspections and understand quality systems.
• Inspect final components and prepare parts for shipment.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Lean manufacturing principles

Precision inspection

Education

HNC or SVQ/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship in machining discipline

Tools

Fanuc control systems

Mazak control systems

Heidenhain control systems

Haas control systems

Job description

Working for Waukesha Bearings, a Dover company, as a Skilled CNC Operator will involve working in a fully integrated CAD/CAM manufacturing facility. You will utilize multi-axis CNC machining centers for milling, turning, and grinding operations to produce customized designs from various materials such as steel, copper, brass, aluminum, and bronze.

The facility features a broad range of multi-axis milling and turning centers, handling a high-mix of customized fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for applications in turbo and industrial machinery, serving customers across Europe and beyond.

Annual Salary: For a rotating shift pattern of 2 weeks on early start (6am) and 2 weeks on backshift (2pm), including an 18% shift premium, total earnings will be approximately £44,920, plus productivity bonuses, pension, and life insurance.

What You Will Bring

• HNC or SVQ/NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, or a time-served apprenticeship in a machining discipline
• At least 5 years of experience operating CNC machine tools in a lean-manufacturing environment
• Experience with machine control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
• Proven ability to maintain tight machining tolerances (<0.0025mm)
• Experience with precision inspection equipment like micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges
• Ideally, experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar sectors

What You Will Do

• Read process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements
• Download programs from DNC storage systems
• Interpret work instructions, select, and install proper tooling
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various materials
• Read, edit, or write complete CNC programs
• Understand tooling and machinery capabilities
• Perform quality inspections and understand quality systems
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and improve productivity
• Inspect final components and prepare parts for shipment, including cleaning and packaging
• Use precision measuring instruments for quality verification

About Dover Precision Components

Dover Precision Components (DPC), part of Dover Corporation, is a global leader in performance-critical solutions for markets like oil & gas, power generation, marine, and industrial sectors. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment to support cleaner energy and more efficient manufacturing.

Our Commitment

We deliver customer success through innovative engineering, collaborative relationships, and a culture of performance. Our portfolio includes brands like Cook Compression, Waukesha Bearings, and Inpro/Seal, with locations across the Americas, Europe, and China.

Our Culture

We focus on employee development, offering professional growth opportunities within a collaborative and inclusive environment. Our benefits package supports our commitment to employee well-being.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without discrimination. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail], specifying the Job Requisition Number, Job Title, and Location.