Setup Technician

Dover Corporation•Whitsett, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

OPW is hiring a Setup Technician for its onsite manufacturing facility in Whitsett, North Carolina. The role involves setting up mill, lathe, and CNC machines from start to finish to produce high-quality valve and regulator parts. Technicians read blueprints, operate manual and CNC machines, inspect products using measuring and gaging equipment, troubleshoot machine issues, and perform minor preventative maintenance. The position suits candidates with knowledge or experience in machine operations, a focus on quality and safety, problem-solving skills, basic mathematics, and an interest in developing skills in a production environment. The base schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Overtime may be required as needed. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria in the applicable bonus plan.

Requirements

Demonstrate integrity, reliability, responsibility, and accountability.
Know arithmetic, algebra, and basic shop mathematics, including how to measure and use calipers and other measuring tools effectively.
Be able to read and understand mechanical blueprints.
Be able to perform work safely.
Have high attention to detail and strong vision and hearing.
Be able to learn new machines and production procedures.
Be a team player, adapt to a changing work environment, and engage in continuous personal development.
Be able to lift 45 pounds and perform repeated physical tasks.

Responsibilities

Set up manual and CNC mill and lathe machines to produce metal valve and regulator parts in accordance with machine specifications.
Start machines, position and secure workpieces, and engage bar-feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.
Read blueprints and interpret symbols and specifications for concentricity, runout, surface finish, machined and non-machined surfaces, seat areas, and dimensions.
Detect and contain product defects and resolve quality issues.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and make basic adjustments as necessary.
Replace dull or worn machine tooling using hand tools.
Remove burrs, sharp edges, and tool marks using files, hand grinders, wire brushes, and power tools.
Collect measurements and dimensions for quality checks using calipers, go/no-go gages, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, concentricity gages, and other measuring tools.
Enter quality-control data using the Statistical Process Control System.
Perform minor preventative maintenance, including oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces and adding coolant to machine reservoirs.
Participate in the ECI 6S program, maintaining work-area safety, organization, standardization, and cleanliness throughout the shift.
Participate in Kaizen events focused on continuously improving safety and efficiency practices.