Machine Operator

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Dover is a global manufacturer providing equipment, components, consumables, software, parts, digital solutions, and support services worldwide.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Machine Operator who will finish the setup of the mill, lathe, and CNC machines to produce high-quality valve and regulator parts.

Read blueprints, start and operate manual and CNC machines, perform quality checks with various gaging equipment, and perform minor preventative machine maintenance.

Education Level

• High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Actively participates in Kaizen events, a program focused on the continuous improvement of safety practices related to individuals and processes within the manufacturing warehouse.
• Actively participates in the ECI 6S program centered around work area safety (organization, standardization, and cleanliness) throughout the shift.
• Detects product defects, contains defects, and resolves issues.
• Enters quality control data using Statistical Process Control System.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
• 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.
• Reads blueprints and understands symbols for concentricity, runout, surface finish, machined/non-machined surfaces, seat areas, and dimensions.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, and tool marks from products using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, and power tools.
• Replaces dull or worn tooling in machines using hand tools.
• Sets up manual/CNC and mill/lathe machines to produce metal valve and regulator parts.
• Starts machines, positions and secures the workpiece, and engages bar feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
• Works through machine malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting, and makes minor adjustments as necessary.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to learn new machines and production procedures
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner
• Integrity – Reliability, Responsibility, and Accountability
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and basic shop mathematics, including measuring and effectively using calipers and other measuring tools
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and engage in continuous personal development
• Must have high attention to detail and strong vision, and hearing
• Skill in reading and understanding mechanical blueprints

Work Environment

• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance (company-paid)
• Business travel services
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
• Paid leaves (parental, military, jury duty, bereavement)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
• Supplemental life insurance (employee and dependent)
• Wellness programs

Employer’s Statement

Dover Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.