1st Shift Production Lead - Injection Molding

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Pearland, TX, is seeking an experienced machinist to join our production team onsite. The role focuses on performing precision machining, setting up equipment, and ensuring quality while adhering to safety and lean manufacturing practices.

You will participate in kaizen events, work with supervision to meet the production schedule, and train others as needed. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing, excellent problem-solving and organizational

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5+ years of shop experience as a machinist.
• Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT preferred.
• Ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all plant safety initiatives, report potentially unsafe conditions and abide by policies.
• Engage in lean manufacturing principles, kaizen events, 5S, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisor to prioritize staffing and meet demand.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure procedures meet quality requirements.
• Report quality, process, equipment, material, and labor issues to supervision.
• Provide daily job status updates for the 9:00 a.m. production meeting.
• Work from drawings and specifications to complete machining operations.
• Set up machines to achieve close tolerances and proper alignment.
• Update and monitor Production Status boards and attend Tier meetings.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Machining

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Shop math

Blueprint reading

GDT training

Job description

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 PrecisionComponents 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

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all plant safety initiatives, report potentially unsafe conditions, and abide by corporate and local policies.
• Actively engage in lean manufacturing principles and techniques.This includes, but is not limited to, actively participating in kaizen events, 5S activities, and continuously seeking improvement in the work area.
• Work with the Production Supervisor and other Leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, material, and labor to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Provide job status information daily to Manufacturing Supervisor to prepare for 9:00 a.m. production meeting
• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
• Update and monitor Production Status boards.
• Attend and contribute to the Tier board meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other departments - Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, etc - to resolve issues.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5+ years of shop experience as a machinist.
• Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT is preferred to perform the job.

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• 8+years of manufacturing experience
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills;Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

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.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise.
• Limited disagreeable factors present.
• Illness or injury from materials present in normal working environment is unlikely.
• PPE required included safety glasses, safety footwear, and may require hearing protection in certain area.

Location:

This position is located in Pearland, TX.

*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

Work Arrangement: onsite

Bonus Eligible: 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.

Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually, tuition assistance; wellness reimbursement; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.