Machine Operator I — Fabrication & Basic CNC

Dover Corp; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Richmond, VA is seeking a Machine Operator I to fabricate products and components using standard tools and machines. You will follow engineering drawings, set up fixtures, and ensure parts meet specifications and BOMs.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, basic maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of production fabrication or comparable experience.
• 1-2 years of fabrication/machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate assemblies/parts for products and changes per engineering documents and production 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 for accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Reject defective parts and material according to policy.
• Ensure safe use, maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Participate in cross functional meetings as required.
• Complex troubleshooting and cross training of team members.

Skills

Self-directed

Mechanical aptitude

Basic reading/writing

Basic PC skills

Basic math skills

Analytical reasoning

Tape measure reading

Good communication

6S understanding

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years production fabrication experience

1-2 years fabrication/machining preferred

Tools

Hoists & slings

Grinders

Drills

Presses

Punches

Saws

Bending machines

Hand tools

Job description

Dover Food Retail in Richmond, VA is seeking a Machine Operator I to fabricate products and components using standard tools and machines. You will follow engineering drawings, set up fixtures, and ensure parts meet specifications and BOMs.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, basic maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of fabrication experience.