1st Shift CNC Machinist

Dover Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation is seeking a 1st Shift CNC Machinist to operate CNC lathes and mills on standardized parts, following prescribed setups and procedures. You will read drawings, perform first-piece checks, document time and counts, and complete required records for each job.

The role requires 2+ years of CNC experience, and includes routine PM and basic troubleshooting to maintain tight tolerances. Shift is 6:00 am–2:30 pm in a general shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a CNC machinist.
• High school diploma or equivalent with technical training in shop math and blueprint reading.
• Ability to read drawings and apply GD&T as printed.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches and specifications to complete machining operations.
• Set up machines to obtain close tolerances and proper fitting/alignment.
• Perform first-piece inspections and ongoing inspections with various measuring devices.
• Record time, part counts, inspections and requisitions for each job.
• Fabricate jigs, fixtures or other non-production devices as needed.
• Maintain routine preventive maintenance on machines as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, materials and programming issues; make competent decisions.
• Ensure prints are interpreted correctly to prevent material damage; perform quality checks.

Skills

CNC Machining

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade School or On-the-Job Training

Shop Math & Blueprint Reading Training

Tools

CNC Lathe

CNC Mill

Measuring Tools

Job description

The 1st Shift CNC Machinist performs highly routine/repetitive work on standardized parts. This role will operate one or more CNC (both lathe and mill machines) and will adjust and operate several machine tools on standardized work where setup detail and operating procedures are prescribed, and work can be subject to process and final inspection check.

The hours for this shift are: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

What You Will Do

• Work from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Perform machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtain required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
• Complete and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Make jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Perform first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Troubleshoot drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) as called out on print.
• Ensure proper machine set up and accurate interpretation of prints and specifications to prevent damage to material. Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.

What You Will Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some trade school or on-the-job training is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to learn the job.
• 2+ years of experience as a CNC machinist

Mental/Visual/Physical Effort

• Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently. Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required. Possesses good hand/eye coordination.

Physical Hazards

• Normal operations require eye protection, steel toed footwear, and occasionally hand protection.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise. Limited disagreeable factors present.