CNC Operator - Night Shift

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Bearings in Antigo, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist for the 2nd shift to operate, set up, and program CNC machines to produce precision components with strict quality standards.

The role involves reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and calculating feeds and speeds for various steel grades and alloys, while maintaining safety and lean manufacturing practices in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience with precision inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• One year Machine Tool Operation certificate or 3–6 months related training/experience or equivalent.
• Experience operating CNC milling machines or CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CNC programming languages (G-code) and CAM programming software for toolpath creation.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments confidently and apply safety/lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in safety culture throughout the facility.
• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine specs and setup.
• Locate and download CNC programs from DNC storage.
• Interpret work instructions and prepare tooling for operations.
• Set up and operate CNC lathes/mills; select and install tooling as needed.
• Read, edit, or write CNC programs and verify tooling capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Precision inspection equipment

CNC machinery experience

CNC programming (G-code)

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Precision measuring instruments

Safety & lean manufacturing

Education

One year Machine Tool Operation certificate

Tools

G-code

CAM programming software

Job description

Waukesha Bearings in Antigo, Wisconsin is part of Dover Precision Components ('DPC'), an operating company within Dover Corporation's Pumps and Process Solutions segment. While our Antigo facility is locally known and trusted as Waukesha Bearings, we are proud to be part of a global organization delivering performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets.

Together as Dover Precision Components, we design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components that help deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers around the world to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

At Waukesha Bearings and across Dover Precision Components, we deliver products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture.

Our strong portfolio includes products and services offered under the brands Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls, with locations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

At our Antigo location, we are committed to recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional development opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative culture - combined with competitive health and wellness benefits - reflects who we are as a company and how we invest in our people.

Join Waukesha Bearings in Antigo and become part of the global Dover Precision Components team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented CNC Machinist to join our dynamic manufacturing team on our 2nd Shift. In this role, you will operate, set up, and program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines to produce precision components that meet strict quality standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes and milling machines, in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

2nd Shift: Monday to Thursday 2PM to Midnight or 3PM to 1AM

Shift Premium for 2nd shift!

Duties

• Actively promote and participate in advancing the safety culture of the facility.
• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Locate and download programs from a DNC storage system.
• Interpret work instructions.
• Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
• Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum and bronze
• Read, understand, edit and/or write programs.
• Understand capabilities of tooling and machinery.
• Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections.
• Adhere to all Waukesha Bearings policies and procedures.
• Seek out and participate in Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Set up all necessary measuring equipment and routinely check the calibration of the equipment while measuring.
• Create and maintain a team focused work environment.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Experience, Skills, And Abilities:

• At minimum Manufacturing experience with prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
• One year Machine Tool Operation certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ideal candidate can work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• The ideal candidate has experience operating CNC machinery such as CNC milling machines or CNC lathes in a manufacturing environment.
• The ideal candidate has knowledge of CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code) and CAM programming software for toolpath creation.
• The ideal candidate has familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical drawings.
• The ideal candidate has ability to use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and coordinate measuring machines confidently.
• The ideal candidate has demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and lean manufacturing practices within a fast-paced production setting.