Mechanical Technician, Machinist

Dover Food Retail; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dover Food Retail in Richmond, MI is looking for a Mechanical Technician/Machinist who will set up and operate manual heavy machinery to produce metal parts. This role demands precise craftsmanship and attention to detail, making use of tools like micrometers and calipers while ensuring machines operate at peak performance.

The candidate should have vocational training and experience operating manual equipment, plus strong problem-solving abilities. Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual heavy machinery and ability to produce parts from metal.
• Good at using measuring tools like micrometers and calipers.
• Show ability to maintain a clean workspace and perform inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up manuals and operate machinery for part production.
• Perform quality control inspections and suggest adjustments.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure production standards.

Skills

Math Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Stamina

Education

Vocational, technical college, or community college program

4-5 years of combined education and on-the-job training

Tools

Manual heavy machinery

Micrometers

Calipers

Deburring tools

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 quality products. 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 finished products, suggesting changes and adjustments to both the raw materials and machine, while maintaining a clean workspace and wash or polish finished products 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

Qualifications Summary

• Mechanical Technicians/Machinists can gain skills through vocational schools, technical colleges or community college programs, or apprenticeships. Typically, it takes 4-5 yearsof 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 fi x 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.

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.

Benefits

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Equal Opportunity

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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