Entry-Level Fabrication Operator I — Precision Machining

Dover Food Retail; Madison (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Madison, GA is hiring a Machine Operator I to load recipes and follow centerline setups, fabricating parts to engineering specs. You will operate grinders, drills, presses and other tools, ensuring quality and safety.

The role requires 1–2 years of operator experience, basic math and PC skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while standing for long periods. We value teamwork, flexibility, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 - 2 years of production machine operator experience.
• 1 to 2 years of fabrication/machining preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Load recipes and follow centerline setups.
• Fabricate assemblies/parts per engineering documents and standards.
• Set up and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
• Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
• Review finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions.
• Diagnose process and quality issues, and make improvement recommendations to department supervisor.
• Reject defective parts and materials according to policy.
• Ensure safe, careful use, treatment, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings as required.
• Participate in cross-training program—train and be trained.

Skills

Self-directed

Mechanical aptitude

Basic reading/writing skills

Basic PC skills

Basic math skills

Analytical reasoning/problem solving

Tape measure reading

Good communication skills

Understanding of 6S

Read and understand job specs

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Madison, GA is hiring a Machine Operator I to load recipes and follow centerline setups, fabricating parts to engineering specs. You will operate grinders, drills, presses and other tools, ensuring quality and safety.

The role requires 1–2 years of operator experience, basic math and PC skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds while standing for long periods. We value teamwork, flexibility, and a continuous improvement mindset.