Weekend Shift Machine Operator

Dover Corporation • Whitsett, NC

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About The Position

OPW seeks weekend-shift machine operators to run CNC mill and lathe machines producing valve and regulator parts. Operators read blueprints, start and operate manual and CNC machines, conduct quality checks using gauging equipment, and perform minor preventative machine maintenance. The role calls for machine-operation knowledge or experience, attention to quality and safety, problem-solving ability, basic mathematics skills, and interest in developing skills in a production-driven environment.

The base schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with overtime required as needed. This posting may not correspond to a current opening and is maintained as part of OPW’s quarterly Evergreen Recruiting Strategy to build a candidate pipeline.

OPW is a global fluid-handling solutions business with more than 2,000 employees, manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and China, and sales offices around the world. It is part of Dover’s Clean Energy & Fueling segment.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience running CNC machines, including experience with machines such as Tornos, Mori-Seiki, New Britain, Mazak, Citizen, Kingsbury, Riello, Hydromat, Doosan, Daewoo, Bridgeport, or Frontier.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and basic shop mathematics, including measuring and effectively using calipers and other measuring tools.
• Ability to use Go/No-go gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and concentricity gauges for inspection.
• Ability to learn new machines and production procedures.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.
• High attention to detail and strong vision and hearing.
• Reliability, responsibility, accountability, and integrity.
• Ability to be a team player, adapt to a changing work environment, and engage in continuous personal development.

Nice To Haves

• Machining or trade school.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to change filters and dispose of them properly, add coolant, and add lubricant.

Responsibilities

• Run CNC mill and lathe machines to produce valve and regulator parts.
• Read blueprints and start and operate manual and CNC machines.
• Perform quality checks using gauging equipment.
• Perform minor preventative machine maintenance.
• Load bars into bar feeders when applicable to the part.
• Ensure coolant lines are properly set and flowing.
• Use safe manual deburring techniques.
• Understand tool layouts and identify and escalate manufacturing problems.
• Follow safety procedures and perform work safely.
• Work overtime as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED