2nd Shift Production Lead - Valves

Dover Pumps & Process Solutions Segment, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston seeks a 2nd Shift Production Lead to coordinate daily production activities and perform machining duties. You will provide frontline leadership by directing workflow, assigning jobs, and monitoring priorities to ensure safe, efficient, and quality work.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and the ability to read drawings. Train junior machinists and drive lean initiatives; collaborate across Safety, Quality, and Supply

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must read and interpret drawings/blueprints.
• Experience with measuring tools (micrometers, calipers) and gauging.
• 8–10 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and 5S/lean skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and direct workflow.
• Lead and train machinists; assign jobs to meet safety, quality, and schedule.
• Participate in kaizen events and lean initiatives (5S).
• Collaborate with Production Supervisor and other departments to resolve issues.
• Perform inspections and maintain records for first-piece and ongoing runs.
• Attend shift hand-off meetings and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

5S standards

Ability to analyze and solve problems

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Blueprint reading

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 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

Schedule

M-Th 2:30pm – 1am

Summary

The 2nd Shift Production Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities while actively performing production and machining duties. This position provides frontline leadership by directing workflow, assigning jobs, monitoring production priorities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Lead 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 Lead People to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule is 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.
• Attend and contribute to shift hand off meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other departments – Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, etc – to resolve issues.

Machining Responsibilities

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist.

Minimum required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

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

• 8-10 years in manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience preferred
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills; Ensure 5S standards are met within respective areas of responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Physical Requirements

• Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently.
• Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required; no more than 30lbs.
• Possesses good hand/eye coordination.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required

• safety glasses
• steel toed shoes
• hearing protection in required areas.

*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. 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, the position’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.