Semi Skilled Mechanical Operative

Working for Waukesha Bearings, a Dover company, as a Semi-Skilled Mechanical Operative, you will be part of a precision engineering manufacturing facility, producing industrial bearings, seals and isolators which have typical applications in rotating equipment and turbomachinery, supplying customers throughout Europe and further afield.

The Semi-Skilled Operative sets up and operates machines and equipment to perform a range of processes in the manufacturing of custom-engineered bearings, including the manual processing of parts and materials to the given technical specifications, drawings and in line with required quality standards, working in conjunction with various other engineering disciplines at our established site in Glasgow.

What you Will Bring:

1. A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a mechanical engineering / manufacturing work environment
2. Proven ability to understand and work from technical drawings and specifications, experience of mechanical manufacturing processes, including fabrication, processing, finishing and final assembly ideally with a machine-shop environment
3. Ideally to have experience of 'Hot Work' such as welding, brazing, soldering, or use of open flames, or working in a foundry or furnace setting
4. Some experience of working with lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, also manual handling, lifting and slinging
5. Ideally experience of forklift / reach truck operation
6. Prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers, calipers and electronic measuring equipment would be preferred

More About the Company:

Part of Dover Precision Components, delivering performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical, and general processing markets. Comprising Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, InproSeal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is custom engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability, and productivity, and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world.

A part of Dover Corporation, who are a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging and Identification, Pumps and Process Solutions, and Refrigeration and Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under 'DOV.' Additional information is available at dovercorporation.

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.

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