Production Lead - Valves

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation's Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

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Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

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Summary:

The Production Lead is responsible for ensuring that safety protocols are being followed, identifying and removing safety hazards, as well as ensuring the flow of product through the shop to meet customer demands.The Production Lead is responsible for assisting in scheduling, job assignments, process improvement, and supervision (excluding disciplinary procedures).

Responsibilities:

• Participate in all plant safety initiatives, report potentially unsafe conditions, and abide by corporate and local policies.
• Actively engage in lean manufacturing principles and techniques.This includes, but is not limited to, actively participating in kaizen events, 5S activities, and continuously seeking improvement in the work area.
• Work with the Production Supervisor and other Lead People to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, material, and labor to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Provide job status information daily to Manufacturing Supervisor to prepare for 9:00 a.m. production meeting
• 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.
• Update and monitor Production Status boards
• Attend and contribute to the Tier board meetings
• Work collaboratively with other departments - Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, etc - to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate possesses the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• 8+years of manufacturing experience
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills;Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of shop experience as a machinist.
• Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT is preferred to perform the job.

Mental/Visual/Physical Effort:

• Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently.
• Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required.
• Possesses good hand/eye coordination.

Physical Hazards:

• Minimal exposure to severe accidents.
• Normal operations require eye protection.
• Additional safety equipment may be required.

Material Hazards:

• Illness or injury from materials present in normal working environment is unlikely.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to normal machine shop environment with periodic noise.
• Limited disagreeable factors present.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All 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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contacthr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.