Machinist Sr.

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

Sets up manual lathes and/or mills, performing all machining operations. Subject to short lead times and close tolerances on a continuous basis. Must be able to work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds, and sharpen own tools. Must visualize the finished product and recognize and report corrections in blueprint errors.

Responsibilities

• Operates lathes, mills, and other production equipment as required with moderate supervision.
• Works from drawings, process sheets, sketches, specifications, or layouts.
• Studies drawings, layout sequence of operations, and performs set-up.
• Adjusts machine and acquires tools, fixtures, etc. as required for the job.
• Keeps all tooling in proper working condition and work cell clean and neat.
• Selects proper chuck and fixture for securing the work piece to the machine.
• Performs close tolerance machining operations such as forming, boring, turning, facing, drilling, tapping, honing, etc.
• Performs routine service and maintenance on equipment when required.
• Performs minor program edits as required.
• Grinds or sharpens own tooling as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and follows all company safety directives.
• Performs work assigned of equal or lower classification in other areas of the shop on a temporary basis as required.
• Submits final inspection reports and documentation as required.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of all types of gauges, micrometers, Vernier, etc.
• Experienced with hoist fixtures, chucks, collets, steady rests, and normal hand tools for machinists.
• Familiar with drills, taps, honing equipment, bars, etc.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback.
• Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Consistently punctual and reliable; willing to work extra hours and weekends as required to meet deadlines and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of shop training or equivalent is required.
• 2–4 years’ experience in operating a manual mill or lathe required.

Benefits

• 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 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 that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

This position may be located in Odessa, Texas or Midland, Texas.