Machinist Apprentice

Dover Precision Components; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Machinist Apprentice in Houston, Texas. This full-time position involves operating various machine tools and performing precision machining tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma, measurement skills, and an eagerness to learn in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must measure parts using micrometers and calipers.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Experience in a mechanical or shop environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
• Read blueprints and job orders for product specifications.
• Perform machining and tooling procedures.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization skills

Prior shop experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Dover Precision Components

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ is part of Dover Corporation’s 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

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ is part of Dover Corporation’s 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,

Summary

The Machine Apprentice sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders in order to machine plastic or metal work pieces. This position must have the ability to perform the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds, and sharpen own tools
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns hand wheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools
• May operate molding machine to form sand molds used in production of metal castings
  
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
  
  

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

• Clear communication, both oral and written
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards
• Prior shop or mechanical experience desired
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner
• 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.

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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [e-mail] assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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