Manual Machinist - Valve and Packing

Hydro Systems; Odessa, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components (DPC) in Odessa, TX is seeking a Manual Machinist to operate manual machines and perform set ups, inspections, and process improvements in a valve shop. You will read drawings, use measuring tools, and maintain accurate production records.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of manual machining experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and technical training in shop math and blueprint reading. On-site role with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating manual machines in a gas compression valve shop.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or on-the-job training to become proficient in most phases of the job.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to learn the job.
• 0–5 years of experience as a manual machinist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more manual machines to perform routine machining operations from drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances and proper fitting/alignment of machined parts.
• Obtains inspections on first pieces and on in-process work using a wide range of measuring devices.
• Maintains records of time, piece counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms for each job.
• Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as assigned; ensures safe and orderly work area.

Skills

Manual machine operation

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

Inspection and measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or on-the-job training

Job description

## Manual Machinist - Valve and PackingApply: Onsite: Odessa, Texas, USA: Midland, Texas, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR102051DOVER 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:**Performs highly routine/repetitive work on standardized parts. Operates one or more manual machines. Skilled to adjust and operate several machine tools on standardized work where setup detail and operating procedures are prescribed. Fixtures, machine stops, and indexing devices are utilized to control tolerances. Work can be subject to process and final inspection check.**Responsibilities:**· Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.· Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.· Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.· Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.· Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.· Purchases raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.· Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.· Assists in the training of other machinists as requested.· Performs first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.· Grinds tools when necessary.· Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.· Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.· Operates machinery/equipment in a safe manner.· Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.· Gives feedback on trends, and recommending process improvements.· Maintains and monitors machine shop equipment. Safeguards against improper use and incorrect set ups to prevent extensive damage to machine or specific sections.· Ensures proper machine set up and accurate interpretation of prints and specifications to prevent damage to material. Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.· Learns and completes tasks successfully to prevent loss of production or alteration in the work of others. Responsible for owl level of production. May provide minimal guidance to others.**Education and Experience:**· Previous experience operating manual machines in a gas compression valve shop· High school diploma or equivalent.· Some trade school or on-the-job training is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.· Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to learn the job.· 0 – 5 years of experience as a manual machinist is preferred.***\\*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.***