CNC Operative

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Until 8/25/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

MPG EUROPE: WHO WE ARE

Bsc Filters specializes in the global design and manufacture of custom RF and Microwave Solutions. Utilising core and advanced filter technologies as well as their integration in higher level sub-assemblies for the latest rf and microwave products to connect and protect people in defence, communications, aerospace and space. Microwave Products Group | BSC Filters (mpgdover.com)

 

OPPORTUNITY

We’re recruiting a CNC Machinist to join our highly skilled, friendly, customer and results focused Machine Shop team. You’ll be completing a range of tasks contributing to the production of high quality filters for global customers. Working Monday – Friday on a shift pattern, you’ll contribute to delivering our weekly Production and Machine Shop plans by completing the following tasks:

Cutting and shaping metals, (aluminium, brass and copper,) using Heidenhain CNC machines. Tasks include:

  • Interpreting instructions/procedures to machine and manufacture parts.
  • Completing equipment & accessory set-up. 
  • Completing machine warm-up.
  • Inspection of parts left within the machine.
  • Maintenance and pre-start checks.
  • Fault finding and problem solving.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, organized equipment, materials and work area.
  • Completing paperwork and updating data systems.

 

To be successful, you are or ideally have the following skills:

  • An apprenticeship in CNC Machining or a similar subject.
  • Work-experience in an engineering or workshop environment completing some of the above responsibilities and/or doing the following:
  • Metal working and machine tooling.
  • Inspecting product ensuring consistently high quality is achieved.
  • Positively working and contributing to a team.
  • Following instructions and diagrams.
  • Fault finding, problem resolving and continually improving.

Work Arrangement : Onsite 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations

About this role

Summary

Operate CNC machines, interpret instructions, inspect parts, perform maintenance, and contribute to manufacturing high-quality microwave filters.

Job title

CNC Operative

Experience level

apprenticeship or work experience

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

onsite in unspecified location

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CNC machiningmetal workinginspectionfault findingproblem solving

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

CNC machiningmetal workinginspectionfault findingproblem solving
Locations

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