Machine Operator II - Sheetmetal

Dover Corporation • Centerville, IA

5d

About The Position

The Water Spider supports assigned departments—including sheet metal, welding, paint, and kitting—by understanding their processes and needs, tracking down parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members and other departments. The role supports production operations, may assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed, and performs other duties as directed by the supervisor.

The position involves organizing and realigning tables from cutting to press brakes for bending; sorting and coordinating outsourced parts and incorporating them into the correct color; and tracking and delivering expedited parts from fabrication and fabrication support areas to the correct line. The Water Spider also assists with lean initiatives and continuous improvement events, identifies maintenance needs for equipment and tooling, and maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area while using required safety equipment and apparel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of relevant experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of production operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Proficiency with handheld tools and measuring devices.
• Proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction.
• Ability to read rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring instruments.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate and engage others in problem solving.
• Ability to learn business processes quickly and serve organizational needs.
• Can-do attitude, commitment to finding solutions, and attention to getting things right.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described: occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, stooping/twisting, kneeling, squatting, pushing/pulling, gripping, pinching, neck rotation/extension, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds; frequent standing, reaching, foot use, visual acuity, and lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds; constant walking and lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned departments by tracking parts, resolving issues, and communicating with team members and other departments.
• Assume some or all Lead responsibilities when needed.
• Perform other activities and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor.
• Read and comprehend job orders, bills of materials, blueprints, text, and schematic drawings.
• Identify parts and descriptions using work order information and identify the proper tools needed for duties in the assigned area.
• Assist with lean initiatives on the floor and participate in or lead continuous improvement events.
• Adapt to rapidly changing situations.
• Organize and realign tables from cutting to press brakes for bending.
• Sort and coordinate outsourced parts and incorporate them into the correct color.
• Track and deliver expedited parts from fabrication and fabrication support areas to the correct line.
• Use information provided for material gauging and dimensioning.
• Read rulers, tape measures, metal squares, and other measuring instruments.
• Identify maintenance needs for equipment and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Use the safety equipment and apparel required for each operation in each product line or work cell.

What This Job Offers

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