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Machine Operator

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Dover Precision Components
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18.5 USD Hourly USD 18.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Dover Precision Components (DPC)

DPC is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market‑leading positions globally and delivers performance‑critical solutions across 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.

Job Title:

Machine Operator – Night Shift

Pay: $18.50/hr plus $1.00/hr shift differential (6:00 pm–2:00 am, Monday – Friday).

Summary

This position sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders to machine plastic or metal work pieces. The operator must be able to perform the following tasks.

Responsibilities
  • Work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds, and sharpen own tools.
  • Read blueprints or job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determine sequence of operations.
  • Select, position, and secure tool in a tool holder.
  • Position and secure the workpiece in a holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
  • Set up fixture or feeding device, start the machine, and turn the hand wheel to feed the tool to the workpiece or vice versa, engaging feed.
  • Observe operation of the machine and verify conformance of the machined workpiece to specifications.
  • Operate a bench grinder to sharpen tools.
  • Set up and operate machines and equipment other than machine tools.
  • May operate molding machine to form sand molds used in production of metal castings.
Minimum

Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers, or other measuring tools.
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities
  • Clear communication, both oral and written.
  • Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards.
  • Prior shop or mechanical experience desired.
  • Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner.

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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