Manual Machinist - Valve and Packing

Dover Corporation•Midland, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Dover Precision Components (DPC) is seeking a Manual Machinist skilled in operating and adjusting manual machines for standardized parts. This role involves working from drawings, sketches, and specifications to perform various machining operations, ensuring close tolerances and proper alignment. The machinist will be responsible for first piece inspections, in-progress checks using various measuring devices, and maintaining accurate records. They may also be tasked with creating non-production devices, purchasing materials, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and assisting in training other machinists. The role requires troubleshooting skills related to drawings, machining, tooling, and materials, as well as performing routine preventative maintenance on machines and grinding tools. A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is necessary, along with the ability to provide feedback on trends and recommend process improvements. The machinist must ensure proper machine setup and accurate interpretation of prints to prevent damage and maintain quality, learning tasks to prevent production loss and contributing to overall production levels, potentially offering minimal guidance to others.

Requirements

Previous experience operating manual machines in a gas compression valve shop
High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to learn the job.

Nice To Haves

Some trade school or on-the-job training is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.
0 – 5 years of experience as a manual machinist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
Makes jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
Purchases raw material, supplies, tools, etc. when necessary.
Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion and conforms to all quality procedures and standards.
Assists in the training of other machinists as requested.
Performs first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
Grinds tools when necessary.
Performs routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
Troubleshoots drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
Operates machinery/equipment in a safe manner.
Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
Gives feedback on trends, and recommending process improvements.
Maintains and monitors machine shop equipment. Safeguards against improper use and incorrect set ups to prevent extensive damage to machine or specific sections.
Ensures proper machine set up and accurate interpretation of prints and specifications to prevent damage to material. Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.
Learns and completes tasks successfully to prevent loss of production or alteration in the work of others. Responsible for owl level of production. May provide minimal guidance to others.