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Night Shift - CNC Operator

Dover · Antigo, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the CNC machines you have run and the kinds of parts you made.

What they are checking: Whether their hands-on experience fits precision components like bearings and seals.

Tell me about a time you followed a safety rule that slowed you down.

What they are checking: Whether they put safety first around machines that can cause serious injury.

How do you keep your work area clean and organized?

What they are checking: Whether they follow shop habits that keep things safe and parts accurate.

What would you do

What do you do if a part comes out of tolerance in the middle of a run?

What they are checking: Whether they stop, find the cause and report it instead of running more bad parts.

This is a weekend shift. How do you feel about that schedule long term?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about working weekends and will stay in the role.

You are on weekend shift with no supervisor nearby and a machine alarms. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and know when to stop and call for help.

What would you do if you did not understand a work instruction?

What they are checking: Whether they ask questions instead of guessing, which prevents scrapped parts.

About the work

How do you check a part to make sure it meets the print?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to use micrometers, calipers and gauges correctly.

How do you read a blueprint for dimensions and tolerances?

What they are checking: Basic print reading skill that every CNC operator needs to do the job right.

How do you know when a cutting tool needs to be changed?

What they are checking: Whether they notice tool wear signs before it ruins parts or damages equipment.

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DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently. WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​ Dover Precision Components delivers 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 Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China. BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES. We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC WAUKESHA BEARINGS – ANTIGO, WI Part of Dover Precision Components 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. Night Shift hours are Monday to Thursday: 3:00 pm to 1:00 am . 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 will demonstrated commitment to safety protocols and lean manufacturing practices within a fast-paced production setting. • Must be a U.S. citizen (due to ITAR and UNNPI regulatory requirements) 
This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.


 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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