Machinist
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, CNC Machinist
DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:
Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) 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.
WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Dover Precision Components 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.
BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.
We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC
Summary:
Our 1st shift machinists start at a minimum of $26 per hour (DOE) + $1.50 Shift Differential plus $1.00 raises each 6 months with a Quarterly Performance Bonus of up to $750.
What does a Machinist do here at Cook?
A machinist sets up and operates manual and CNC machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders, to machine plastic or metal work pieces using HAAS, MAZAK and other name brand machines.
Machinists will be able to work to exacting tolerances, determine speeds and feeds to produce quality products. Must be able to visualize finished product, recognize and report corrections in blueprint errors. May also function as final inspector for finished manufactured products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads and interprets blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and specifications for parts.
- Performs machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
- Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress using a wide variety of measuring devices.
- Selects the appropriate cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials to be used on machines.
- Examines and measures completed units and parts to identify any defects and to ensure units conform with predetermined specifications; adjusts machine controls to resolve production errors.
- Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance as called out on print.
- Operates fabrication machinery to produce parts used in manufacturing processes. Mostly on Mazak and HAAS equipment.
- Ensures proper machine set up and accurate interpretation of prints and specifications to prevent damage to material. Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.
Skills and
Qualifications:
- Excellent mechanical skills.
- Good math skills.
- Ability to operate various types of machine tools to perform progressive machining.
- Ability to read blueprints and plans.
Minimum required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1-3 years manufacturing experience
- Proficiency in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to perform the job
- Computer skills including Windows based softwares such as MSOffice
This position is eligible to earn a quarterly bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
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…
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