Setup Tech

Dover Corporation; Whitsett (NC); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Whitsett, NC, seeks a Setup Tech to set up CNC and lathe machines to produce valve parts. The role requires reading blueprints, performing quality checks, and some preventative maintenance. Candidates should have strong integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. This position offers numerous benefits, including a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic shop mathematics and measuring tools.
• Skill in reading and understanding mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up manual/CNC and mill/lathe machines to produce parts.
• Read blueprints and understand mechanical specifications.
• Perform quality checks using various measuring tools.
• Engage in preventative maintenance of machines.

Skills

Integrity

Reliability

Responsibility

Ability to perform work safely

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new machines

Team player

Tools

Calipers

Machine tools

Statistical Process Control System

Job description

Location: Whitsett, NC, US, 27377

Base schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM; overtime as needed.

Scope

Setup Techs are tasked with start‑to‑finish setup of mill, lathe, and CNC machines to produce high‑quality valve and regulator parts. They read blueprints, operate machines, perform quality checks, and conduct basic preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Sets up manual/CNC and mill/lathe machines to produce metal valve and regulator parts in accordance with machine specifications.
• Starts machines, positions and secures workpieces, and engages bar feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Reads blueprints and understands symbols for concentricity, runout, surface finish, machined/non‑machined surfaces, seat areas, and dimensions.
• Detects product defects, contains defects, and resolves issues.
• Works through machine malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting, and makes minor adjustments as necessary.
• Replaces dull or worn tooling in machines using hand tools.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, and tool marks from products using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, and power tools.
• Performs quality checks by collecting measurements and dimensions using calipers, go/no‑go gauges, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, concentricity gauges and other measuring tools.
• Enters quality control data using Statistical Process Control System.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• Actively participates in the ECI 6S program centered around work area safety (organization, standardization, and cleanliness) throughout the shift.
• Actively participates in Kaizen events, a program focused on the continuous improvement of safety and efficiency practices related to individuals and processes within the manufacturing warehouse.

Education and Requirements

• Integrity, reliability, responsibility, and accountability.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and basic shop mathematics, including measuring and effectively using calipers and other measuring tools.
• Skill in reading and understanding mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• High attention to detail and strong vision and hearing.
• Ability to learn new machines and production procedures.
• Team player and willing to adapt to an ever‑changing work environment, engaging in continuous personal development.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.

Benefits

• 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 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 and business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program with company paid counseling sessions and legal services

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of 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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