CNC Programmer
Dover · Antigo, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Dover (industrial) in Antigo, WI.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Robotics, CNC, Machining, Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 15 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 63%
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- ✓ CNC 50%
- ✓ Machining 50%
- ✓ Robotics 31%
- GD&T 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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This plant: Dover in Antigo
1 other open role at this site.
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
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Responsibilities
- ◆Analyzes drawings, sketches and design data of part to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools and machine speeds and feed rates.
- ◆Analyzes routings during programming stage and updates processes to ensure CNC machine tools are used to their fullest capability. This must be done using creativity, vision and an organized plan for the future.
- ◆Writes programs utilizing cadcam and 3D program verification software.
- ◆Revises program to eliminate instruction errors or omissions.
- ◆Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
- ◆Creates standard work documents for CNC machines in regard to tooling and programs.
- ◆Continuous improvement of tooling and programs
- ◆Makes improvements to set up times for a task,
- ◆Simplifies tooling and setup for workers and increases productivity for the client.
- ◆Evaluates completed designs to validate their functions and ensure they successfully reduce time and cost, protecting the margin of our product.
- ◆Monitors programs to make sure they follow blueprint instructions and safely and successfully complete the task.
Education and Experience
- ✓Certification from accredited technical school is preferred.
- ✓2 – 4 years’ experience in operating a CNC mill or lathe required.
- ✓Minimum of 6 years in manufacturing environment.
Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen
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.
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@do
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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
Skills
- •Proficient in Fanuc, Okuma, Mazak and other programming controls.
- •Previous machining experience in lathes and mills.
- •Ability to program Lathe, Mill and Multi-Axis Machines.
- •Proficient in Conversational programming experience and G Codes.
- •Proficient in Featurcam or other Cad/Cam programs for multi axis machines.
- •Proficient with AutoCAD/Solidworks or CAD software.
- •Proficient in reading and using Micrometers, bore gages and dial calipers
- •Proficient in programming to drawings and specifications.
- •Knowledge of tooling in reference to speeds, feeds and capabilities.
- •Ability to troubleshoot tooling failures and recommend improved tooling.Have prior experience as a CNC machine operator in a manufacturing environment.
- •Proficient in reading blueprints or drawings and establishing the optimum machining parameters and tool paths.
- •Has good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
- •Ability to write macro programs for ease of machining.