Machine Operator

Dover Precision Components; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Machine Operator to set up and run machine tools, ensuring parts meet dimensions and tolerances while following safety protocols. The role requires reading work orders, positioning tools, and monitoring presses and related equipment to produce quality components.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic computing skills, with prior shop or mechanical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools.
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards.
• Prior shop or mechanical experience desired.
• Must work according to safety policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, fixtures, and equipment settings.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder
• Moves controls to position press and work piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and pressures.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of work piece to specifications

Skills

Measuring parts with micrometers/calip

5S organization

Safety policies and procedures

Basic computer skills

Prior shop or mechanical experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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.

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.

The Machine Operator sets up and operates machine tools such as compression molding presses, blenders, ovens, and routing machines. This could also be CNC machines, too.

What You'll Do

• Follows job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, tooling instructions, fixtures, and equipment settings.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder
• Moves controls to position press and work piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and pressures.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of work piece to specifications

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tool
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards
• Prior shop or mechanical experience desired
• Must work according to safety policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills

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, steal toed shoes, and ear protection.
• Hot works requires aprons, heat resistant gloves, sleeves, and aprons.
• Chemical process requires face shield and mask.
• Additional safety equipment may be required.

Material Hazards

• Illness or injury from materials present in normal working environment is unlikely.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise.
• Limited disagreeable factors present.
• Certain environments may fall under the site’s respiratory protection program where they would be required to pass a medical evaluation and undergo a respirator fit test.

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, paid sick leave
• tuition assistance
• wellness reimbursement
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

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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