Mechanical Technician, Machinist

Hill Phoenix, Inc.; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Commissions plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Mechanical Technician/Machinist to operate and set up manual heavy machinery, inspect parts for quality, and maintain tools and equipment. You will work with Edge Finders and various manual machines to ensure parts meet production standards.

Pay range is USD 28 - 34 annually, with discretionary bonuses and commissions based on performance. Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering total rewards and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training through a program (vocational school, technical college, or apprenticeship).
• Typically 4–5 years of combined education and on-the-job training to become fully trained.
• Must show aptitude for math, problem-solving and computer skills.
• Good math skills help understand schematics and ensure correct design and build.

Responsibilities

• Figure machine setup positions using Edge Finders and mathematical equations; sets tooling and loads in machines.
• Completes inspection data sheet.
• Deburrs parts using deburring tools and equipment.
• Use manual equipment including drill press, milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders.

Skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Edge Finders

Deburring tools

Drill press

Manual milling machines

Manual lathes

Manual surface grinders

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Mechanical Technician/Machinist works with manual heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal. Machinists make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing qualityproduct.

Machinists make sure their machines are working at full capacity, are stocked with needed materials, well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output. They will be using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers and depth micrometers the operator will perform detailed inspection of parts and pieces, ensuring the product meets production guidelines. Machine operators report quality-control problems such as defects in raw material and finishedproducts, suggesting changes and adjustments to both the raw materials and machine, while maintaining a clean workspace and wash or polish finishedproducts when needed.

Specific duties included but not limited to:

• Figure machine set up positions - through the use of Edge Finders/Mathematical equations Sets tooling & Loads in machines
• Completes inspection data sheet
• Deburrs parts through the use of deburring tools and equipment
• Manual equipment experience to include, but not limited to, drill press, manual milling machines, manual lathes, manual surface grinders

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

• Mechanical Technicians/Machinists can gain skills through vocational schools, technical colleges or community college programs, or apprenticeships.
• Typically, it takes 4-5 years of combined education and on-the-job training to become fully trained.
• To excel, machinists need many years of experience and must show aptitude for math, problem-solving and computer skills.
• Math Skills: Good math skills will help machinists understand complex instructions, how schematics work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
• Problem Solving Skills: Machinists will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
• Attention to Detail: machinists will work with precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required.
• Stamina: Machinists often work long hours doing repetitive movements.

Pay Range: USD 28 - 34 Annually This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. This position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan. 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.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on 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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