Day Shift CNC Machinist

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.

About the Role

As a CNC Machinist, you will set up, adjust, and operate CNC lathes and/or mills, as well as special types of machine tools. You will perform diversified machining operations on standard work with tolerance and finish specifications, requiring a general knowledge of machining practices and techniques. This position is based at our facility in Houston, TX (11951 N. Spectrum Blvd, 77047) and follows a shift schedule of 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Work from drawings, sketches, and specifications to complete various machining operations.
• Edit CNC programs to manufacture parts per blueprint/drawings.
• Perform machine setups to achieve close tolerances, fitting, and alignment of machined parts.
• Obtain required inspections on first pieces of a run and perform inspections on work-in-progress using a variety of measuring devices.
• Complete and maintain records of time, part counts, first-piece inspections, and requisition forms for each job.
• Create jigs, fixtures, or other specialized non-production devices as assigned.
• Acquire raw materials, supplies, and tools when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, adhere to safety protocols, and conform to quality procedures and standards.
• Perform first-piece inspections for other machinists as qualified and assigned.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance of machines according to the PM schedule.
• Troubleshoot drawings, machining, tooling, programming, and material issues, making competent decisions for the job at hand.
• Maintain and monitor machine shop equipment, safeguarding against improper use and incorrect setups to prevent damage.
• Detect errors through frequent tolerance and quality checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of shop experience as a machinist.
• Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Preferred Skills

• Clear communication, both oral and written.
• Organization skills; ability to maintain a clean work area to 5S standards.
• Meets productivity standards by completing work in a timely manner.
• Experience with Fanuc Controls.

Work Environment

• Works with various machinery and metalworking materials in a machine shop environment, including cutting fluids, lubricants, and metal shavings.
• Requires wearing appropriate PPE such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and gloves, and adhering to all safety procedures.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and bending.
• Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Normal operations require eye protection, steel-toed footwear, and occasionally hand protection.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), health care, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
• Paid time off, including business travel services.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program, including company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.