2nd Shift Machine Operator

Dover Corporation • Whitsett, NC

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About The Position

OPW is seeking candidates for second-shift Machine Operator opportunities as part of its evergreen recruiting strategy. The role may not be tied to a current opening; qualified applicants may be contacted as opportunities become available.

Machine Operators run CNC mill and lathe machines to produce high-quality valve and regulator parts. They read blueprints, start and operate manual and CNC machines, inspect parts 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, and willingness to develop skills in a production-driven environment.

The base schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with overtime required as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience running CNC machines.
• 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 learn new machines and production procedures.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.
• Ability to perform work safely.
• High attention to detail and strong vision and hearing.
• Integrity, reliability, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to be a team player, adapt to an ever-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, and to add coolant and lubricant.

Responsibilities

• Run CNC machines, including mills and lathes, to produce valve and regulator parts.
• Read blueprints and understand tool layouts.
• Load bars into bar feeders as appropriate for the part.
• Ensure coolant lines are properly set and flowing.
• Inspect parts using go/no-go gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and concentricity gauges.
• Use safe manual deburring techniques.
• Perform manufacturing problem-solving and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform minor preventative machine maintenance.
• Work safely and follow all safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

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