Setup Technician

Dover-Corporation; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Total Rewards program

Job summary

OPW in Whitsett, NC is seeking a Setup Technician to perform start-to-finish setup of mill, lathe, and CNC machines to produce valve and regulator parts. Read blueprints, start machines, and perform quality checks with calipers, micrometers, and other gauges. Will handle minor maintenance and participate in 6S and Kaizen safety/efficiency programs.

Shift Fri-Sun, 7:00 am–7:00 pm, overtime as needed. Ability to lift 45 pounds, read mechanical drawings, and work with a team in a production

Qualifications

• Ability to read mechanical blueprints with attention to precision.
• Basic arithmetic and shop math for measurements and tolerances.
• Experience reading gauges and using calipers/ micrometers.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented for quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set up manual/CNC and mill/lathe machines per specifications.
• Read blueprints and verify dimensions with measuring tools.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and perform minor maintenance.
• Contribute to 6S and Kaizen initiatives for safety and efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machine operation

Quality checks

Basic math

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Go/no-go gauges

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Concentricity gauges

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

This position in based in our Whitsett, NC manufacturing facility and the base schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The ability to work overtime as needed required. Scope: Setup Techs are tasked with start-to-finish setup of mill, lathe, and CNC machines to produce high-quality valve and regulator parts. These individuals read blueprints, start and operate manual and CNC machines, perform quality checks with various gaging equipment, and perform minor preventative machine maintenance. We are looking for individuals who have knowledge or experience in machine operations, a keen eye for quality control and safety, the ability to solve problems and perform basic mathematics, and the desire to develop and expand their skills in a production-driven environment.

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 workpiece, 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 gages, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, concentricity gages 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.
• Must have high attention-to-detail and strong vision and hearing.
• Ability to learn new machines and production procedures.
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and engage in continuous personal development.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

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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We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.