CNC Operator - Weekend Shift

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukesha Bearings in Antigo, Wisconsin, part of Dover Precision Components, is seeking a highly skilled CNC Machinist for a Weekend Shift. You will operate, set up, and program CNC machines to produce precision components, using lathes and milling machines, in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires experience with precision inspection tools, CNC operation and programming (G-code), and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience with precision inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges).
• One year Machine Tool Operation certificate from college/technical school, or 3–6 months related experience.
• Ability to apply plane/solid geometry and trigonometry to practical tasks.
• Experience operating CNC milling machines and/or CNC lathes in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of CNC programming languages (e.g., G-code) and CAM software for toolpath creation.
• Familiarity with blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Promote and participate in safety culture at the facility.
• Read and interpret drawings, sheets, blueprints and sketches to determine specs and setup.
• Locate and download programs from DNC storage.
• Interpret work instructions and select proper tooling.
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various metals.
• Set up measurement equipment and verify calibration during production.
• Maintain a team-focused, safe, and productive work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Precision inspection tools

Mathematics for geometry/trigonometry

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Education

Machine Tool Operation certificate (1 year)

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

CAM software

G-code programming

DNC system

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.

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 Weekend 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.

Weekend Shift: Friday to Sunday 6AM to 6PM

- work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours!!

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 concept such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages 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 will demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and lean manufacturing practices within a fast-paced production setting.