What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machining Equipment Specialist position at Dover Precision Components?
Join our team at Dover Precision Components as a CNC Mill Machinist and contribute to delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through our operating segments.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Setting up and operating manual machines, including mills and lathes, to perform machining operations
- Interpreting work instructions and identifying proper tooling for operations
- Calculating feeds and speeds for various materials and intuitively understanding capabilities of tooling and machinery
- Performing quality inspections and adhering to all policies and procedures
- Applying principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity
Preferred candidates will have prior experience with precision inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and proven ability to hold tight machining tolerances of less than .001". Experience with OKUMA Space Turn LB3000 EX2 Lathes (L athe with live tooling) is also desirable.
The ideal candidate will have a solid educational background, with one year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, the employee must be able to stand and talk or hear, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, taste or smell, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles are expected.
At Dover Precision Components, we value our employees' contributions and consider several factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including position responsibilities, work experience, education/training, location, and key skills needed for the position. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
