Senior Machine Operator Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) 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.

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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.

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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

The Senior Manual Machinist will set up and operate turret or engine lathes, also a strong preference in manual mill machines. This role will also perform all machining operations that are subject to short lead times and close tolerances on a continuous basis, such as air products.  You will work to exact tolerances, determine speeds and feeds and recognize and report corrections in blueprint errors.  In this role, you must be able to cut internal and external threads.  

The hours for this shift are: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm  M-F.

What you'll Do:

• Reads process sheets, blueprints and sketches of part to determine mashing to be done, dimensional specifications, set up and operating requirements.  
• Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck or to faceplate.  
• Observes numerical displays to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates and speeds of machining cuts.  
• Inspect run pieces and spot check succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.  
• Uses measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers and ccm for conformance to specifications.  
• Machines bronze, stainless, plastics and other materials.  

What you'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 7+ years of experience in manual machining
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) 
• Experience machining finish-grade components to tight tolerances 
• Experience with Acurite control huge plus

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.  
• Training – Ability to effectively communicate processes and train new and existing employees. 
• Leadership – Ability to lead and mentor employees. 
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. 
• Mathematics — Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. 
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 
• Ability to review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences. 
• Ability to set-up manual machines and/or program CNC machines independently. 
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 

 
Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
 
Working Conditions:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. *Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates. 

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 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; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.