Setup Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer that delivers innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Setup Technician 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.

Solve problems and perform basic mathematics, and develop and expand their skills in a production-driven environment.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a 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 workpieces, 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 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
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and basic shop mathematics, including measuring and effectively using calipers and other measuring tools
• Must have high attention to detail, strong vision, and hearing
• Skill in reading and understanding mechanical blueprints

Work Environment

• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks
• Must be a team player and willing to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and engage in continuous personal development

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers competitive benefits to all eligible employees.

Employer’s Statement

Dover Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.