Senior CNC Machinist: Precision Grinding & Setup Lead

Dover Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a skilled machinist to set up, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and other precision tools. You will work from drawings to produce standard parts within tolerance and finish specifications, using micrometers and calipers.

Shift is M-F 6:00am-2:30pm. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of shop experience, the ability to read blueprints, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.

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 work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
• 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.
• Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist

Skills

Reading blueprints

Reading drawings

Measuring parts

Clear communication

Organization skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Dover Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a skilled machinist to set up, adjust and operate lapping and grinding machines and other precision tools. You will work from drawings to produce standard parts within tolerance and finish specifications, using micrometers and calipers.

Shift is M-F 6:00am-2:30pm. The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of shop experience, the ability to read blueprints, and strong communication.