Day Shift Manual Machinist

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a 1st Shift Manual Machinist to set up and operate manual lathe machines, ensuring parts meet specifications. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and calculate feeds and speeds for various metals.

The role requires attention to precision, adherence to quality systems, and applying Lean practices to reduce setup times and improve productivity. Candidates should be capable of handling up to 50 pounds and comply with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Reading sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements.
• Ability to set up and operate lathe/milling machinery with appropriate tooling.
• Understanding quality systems and performing inspections with precision equipment.
• Commitment to Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity.

Responsibilities

• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining requirements.
• Identify and install proper tooling for operations.
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various steels and alloys.
• Understand tooling capabilities and equipment; perform quality inspections.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and boost productivity.
• Set up measuring equipment and verify calibration regularly.

Skills

read blueprints

measurement & math

Lean manufacturing

teamwork

Education

College/technical certificate or related training

Tools

micrometers

calipers

height gauges

bore gauges

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

The 1st Shift Manual Machinis t will set up and operate manual machines, primarily lathe machines, to perform machiningoperations by performing the following duties.

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

Responsibilities:

• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done,dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations being performed.
• Calculate proper feeds and speeds for a variety of steel grades, copper, brass, aluminum and bronze
• Intuitively understand capabilities of tooling and machinery.
• Understand applicable quality systems and perform necessary quality inspections.
• Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduced setup times and improve productivity.
• Employee must be able to set up all necessary measuring equipment and routinely check thecalibration of the equipment while measuring.

Minimum required qualifications:

• Prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers,calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/ortraining; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience with precision inspection equipment including, but not limited to, micrometers,calipers, height gauges, bore gauges
• Proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .001"

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

• The employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and taste or smell
• must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Material Hazards:
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

*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. In this role you will be working with various machinery an metalworking materials in a machine shop environment including but not limited to: cutting fluids, lubricants, and metal shavings. You will be required to wear appropriate PPE such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, and adhere to all safety procedures

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:

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, includingbusiness 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.

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