Senior CNC Machinist

Cook Compression; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist to perform complex machining operations with close tolerances and multiple machine tools. The role involves set-ups, inspections, and maintaining production records to ensure quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have extensive trade training and at least 10 years of machinist experience, strong communication, and the ability to lead others in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading and GDT.
• Minimum of 10 years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings, sketches and specifications to perform various machining operations.
• Sets up machines to obtain close tolerances, fits and aligns machined parts.
• Performs first-piece inspections and ongoing inspections using precision measuring devices.
• Documents time, counts and requisitions for each job; maintains records.
• Fabricates jigs, fixtures or non-production devices as required.
• Acquires materials, supplies and tools when needed; maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Conducts routine maintenance and trouble-shoots machine/tooling issues.
• Provides training and leadership to others; ensures quality procedures are followed.

Skills

Clear communication

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school apprenticeship

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GDT)

Job description

## Senior CNC MachinistApply: Onsite: Houston, Texas, USA: Full time: Posted Today: JR101938DOVER 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**Dover Precision Components Overview:** Dover Precision Components (‘the Company’) holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. Comprising the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal and Cook Compression brands, our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor valves, sealing technologies, pistons, rods and more. Each solution is custom-engineered to provide optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity, and backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Dover Precision Components serves its global customer base through facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as technical sales representatives around the world. Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. **Summary:** Fully seasoned and skilled machinist, capable of performing complex machining operations to varying tolerances. Usually highest level for production machining operations. Usually skilled at operating two, three or more CNC lathes and/or mills and special types of machine tools. Performs diversified machining operations largely on standard work having tolerance and finish specifications requiring a general knowledge of machining practices and techniques. This position must have the ability to perform the following: **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.* Acquires raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.* Maintains a clean orderly work area, works safely, and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.* 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.* Trouble shoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.* Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.* Gives feedback on trends, and recommending process improvements.* Independently programs machines.* Maintains and monitors machine shop equipment. Safeguards against improper use and incorrect set ups to prevent extensive damage to machine or specific sections.* Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.* Provides training and leadership to others. **Minimum required qualifications:** * High school diploma or equivalent required.* Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading and GDT* Minimum of 10 years of trade school apprenticeship or equivalent shop experience as a machinist. **The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities:** * Clear communication, both oral and written* Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards* Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner **Mental/Visual/Physical Effort:** * Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently. Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required. Possesses good hand/eye coordination. **Physical Hazards:** * Normal operations require eye protection, steel toed footwear, and occasionally hand protection. **Working Conditions:** * Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise. Limited disagreeable factors present. ***\\*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.***