Machine Operator

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Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77047

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ is part of Dover Corporation’s 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.

Dover 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.

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

This position sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders in order to machine plastic or metal work pieces. This position must have the ability to perform the following:

• Work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds, and sharpen own tools
• Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
• Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
• Sets up fixture or feeding device, starts machine, and turns hand wheel to feed tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.
• Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools
• Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools
• May operate molding machine to form sand molds used in production of metal castings

• 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

• Clear communication, both oral and written
• Organization skills; keep area clean to 5S standards
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner

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

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits:
Benefits for this position include: a 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 disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional…