1st Shift Machine Operator

Dover Corporation • Whitsett, NC

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About The Position

OPW is recruiting candidates for its pipeline of potential first-shift Machine Operator openings. The posting may not correspond to a current opening; OPW retains applications and may contact candidates when 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 maintenance. The role calls for machine-operation knowledge or experience, attention to quality and safety, problem-solving and basic mathematics skills, and an interest in developing skills in a production environment. The base schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.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 effective use of calipers and other measuring tools.
• Integrity, reliability, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to learn new machines and production procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team, adapt to a changing work environment, and engage in continuous personal development.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.
• High attention to detail and strong vision and hearing.
• Ability to perform work safely.

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 the listed machine types and brands, to produce parts.
• Use go/no-go gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and concentricity gauges to inspect parts.
• Load bars into bar feeders when required by the part.
• Ensure coolant lines are correctly set up and flowing.
• Use safe manual deburring techniques.
• Understand tool layouts.
• Apply manufacturing problem-solving and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Follow safety procedures and perform work safely.
• Perform minor preventative machine maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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