1st Shift Senior Level CNC Machinist

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced machinist to setup, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and related tools. The role requires interpreting drawings, ensuring tight tolerances, and maintaining quality records.

You will train junior machinists and maintain a clean, safe, 5S-compliant workspace while performing preventive maintenance and solving practical machining challenges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read and interpret drawings/blueprints.
• Minimum 5 years of machining experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains inspections on first pieces and on progress work using various measuring devices.
• Maintains records of time, part counts, inspections, and requisitions for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as required.
• Maintains a clean, safe area and follows quality procedures.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance of machines per PM schedule.
• Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc.
• Uses geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as per print.
• Provides guidance and training to lower-level machinists.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers/calipers

Machining experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Summary:

This position is skilled to setup, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and special types of machine tools. Performs diversified machining operations largely on standard work having tolerance and finish specifications requiring a general knowledge of machining practices and techniques.

This position must have the ability to perform the following:

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Obtains 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.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
• Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
• Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
• Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
• Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist

Minimum required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Minimum 5 years of experience

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

• Clear communication, both oral and written
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards
• Prior shop or mechanical experience desired
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner

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.