Manual Machinist

Bearings Plus; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Manual Machinist to set up and operate lathes and mills onsite in Odessa, TX. You will work with detailed drawings, process sheets, and layouts to meet exacting tolerances, selecting chucks, fixtures, and tooling as required.

The role requires tool discipline, safety, and consistent quality, with potential extra hours as deadlines approach. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of manual milling/turning experience, reads blueprints, and can perform minor

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years shop training or equivalent.
• 2–4 years’ experience operating a manual mill or lathe.
• Able to read and interpret drawings, process sheets, specs.
• Able to set up machines, adjust tools, fixtures as required.
• Keep tooling in good condition and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Willing to work extra hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates lathes, mills and other production equipment with moderate supervision.
• Works from drawings, process sheets, sketches, specifications or layouts.
• Sets up machine, adjusts tooling, fixtures for each job.
• Maintains tooling and keeps work area clean and safe.
• Performs close tolerance machining such as turning, boring, drilling, honing.
• Submits final inspection reports and documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Interpret drawings

Tooling setup

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma with shop training

Tools

Gages (micrometers, Vernier)

Hoist fixtures

Chucks, Collets, steady rests

Drills, taps, honing equipment

Job description

## Manual MachinistApply: Onsite: Odessa, Texas, USA: Midland, Texas, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR102214DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: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 SUCCESSDover 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, #LifeAtDPC **Summary:**Sets up manual lathes and/or mills, performing all machining operations. Subject to short lead times and close tolerances on a continuous basis. Will be able to work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds, and sharpen own tools. Must be able to visualize finished product, recognize and report corrections in blueprint errors.**Responsibilities:**· Operates lathes, mills and other production equipment as required with moderate supervision.· Works from drawings, process sheets, sketches, specifications or layouts.· Studies drawings, layout sequence of operations, and performs set-up.· Adjusts machine and acquires, tools, fixtures, etc. as required for job.· Keeps all tooling in proper working condition and work cell clean and neat.· Selects proper chuck and fixture for securing the work piece to machine.· Performs close tolerance machining operations such as forming, boring, turning, facing, drilling, tapping, honing, etc.· Performs routine service and maintenance on equipment when required.· Performs minor program edits as required.· Grinds or sharpens own tooling as required.· Maintains a clean and safe work environment and follows all company safety directives.· Performs work assigned of equal or lower classification in other areas of the shop on temporary basis as required.· Submits final inspection reports and documentation as required.# **Skills**# · Must be proficient in the use of all types of gauges, micrometers, Vernier, etc. Hoist fixtures, chucks, collets, steady rests, etc. Normal hand tools for machinists. Drills, taps, honing equipment, bars, etc.* Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.* Listens, gets clarification and communicates cordially and positively with supervisors and fellow employees.* Able to read and interpret written information.* Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback.* Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.* Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.* Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.* Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.* Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.* Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.* Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.* Is consistently at work and on time. Must be willing to work extra hours and weekends as required to meet deadlines and customer expectations.**Education and Experience:*** High school diploma with two years shop training or equivalent is required* 2 – 4 years’ experience in operating a manual mill or lathe required