Machine Operator

Machine Operator I

Location:

South Chesterfield, VA

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of display cases, specialty products, refrigeration systems, power systems, and comprehensive services. DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation®. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces.

The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title:

Machine Operator I

Location:

South Chesterfield, VA

What We're Looking For:

• A Machine Operator I who will be responsible for fabricating products using proper tools and machines.
• Fabricates various types of products and components, meeting defined production schedules.
• Perform basic and advanced operator preventative maintenance tasks.
• Operate and/or use related machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to complete assembly/parts fabrication to specifications.
• This role would include any required professional certification (e.g. welder), higher level programming skills (e.g. CNC equipment) and/or ability to make complex tooling/process adjustments.

What You'll Be Responsible For In This Role:

• Fabricate assemblies/parts for products and changes to existing products per engineering documents and established production standards.
• Set-up, and lay out work using fixtures and guides to fabricate parts and assemblies.
• Arrange parts for fabrication and staging processes.
• Review finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Reject defective parts and material according to policy.
• Ensure safe, careful use, treatment, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Participate in and attend cross functional meetings as required.
• Complex trouble shooting.
• Participate in cross training of team members---train and be trained.
• All other duties assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of production fabrication or comparable experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of fabrication/machining preferred

To Be A Great Fit For

The Role:

• Self-directed
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic reading/writing skills
• Basic PC skills
• Basic math skills
• Analytical reasoning/problem solving skills
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
• Good communication skills
• Understanding of 6S
• Ability to read and understand all job specifications
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Team oriented individual who is flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness programs
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including; business travel services
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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