Day Shift Precision Lathe Machinist

Dover Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Health savings account

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX is hiring a Day Shift Manual Machinist. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual lathe machines, reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and maintaining tight tolerances.

The position runs 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, onsite. Ideal candidates will have a year-long certificate or similar training, experience with precision inspection equipment, and the ability to work with various metals while following Lean principles and safety

Qualifications

• Read, process sheets, blueprints, and sketches to determine machining.
• Identify, select and install proper tooling for operations.
• Calculate feeds and speeds for various steel grades and metals.
• Hold tight machining tolerances (less than .001”).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual machines, primarily lathe machines.
• Read blueprints and process sheets to determine machining requirements.
• Identify tooling and calculate feeds and speeds for materials.
• Ensure quality inspections with precision measurement tools.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce setup times.
• Maintain calibration of measuring equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Lathe machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Education

One year certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Job description

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX is hiring a Day Shift Manual Machinist. The role focuses on setting up and operating manual lathe machines, reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and maintaining tight tolerances.

The position runs 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, onsite. Ideal candidates will have a year-long certificate or similar training, experience with precision inspection equipment, and the ability to work with various metals while following Lean principles and safety