Machine Operator II - Glass
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). 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 II - Glass
Work Schedule: 1st shift
Location: P2 - Richmond, VA
What we're looking for:
We are looking for a Machine Operator II who will be responsible for fabricating products using proper tools and machines. Operate and/or use related machinery, equipment, and tools necessary to complete assembly / parts fabrication to specifications, which include hoists, slings, grinders (portable & bench), drills, presses, punches, saws, bending machines, tape measure, hand tools, etc. Machine Operator II is responsible for operating glass automated equipment to assemble custom cut to size glass packs.
Operator is responsible for maintaining the equipment through daily, weekly, and as needed preventive maintenance. Operator supports the glass assembly staff ensuring product produced is to specification. Additionally, operator supports the glass assembly line by operating in different areas within or off the line as required.
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.
- Manually change set-up parameters as needed.
- Selects set-up changes for production via PLC software.
- Checks Quality of product produced initially and throughout the day as required.
- Intermediate troubleshooting of equipment functions via PLC alarms.
- Supports staff handling and offloading glass as needed.
- Basic Preventative Maintenance.
- Ability to multi task with the operation of equipment and interactions with team members.
- Review finished assemblies and parts to ensure accuracy against drawings and BOMs.
- Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
- Diagnose process and quality issues and make improvement recommendations to department supervisor.
- Reject defective parts and material according to policy.
- Ensure safe, careful use, treatment, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Participate in cross training program-train and be trained.
- Other duties may be assigned.
What are the basic qualifications?
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 1+ years of production machine operator experience
Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able tolift/pull/push 50 lbs. up to 50 % of the shift.
- Must be able tostand/walk/bend/twist for prolonged periods up to 10 hours/day as needed per production area.
- Ability to make repetitive motions on the machine up to 40 % of the shift
To be a great fit for the role:
- Experience working in Glass manufacturing environment
- Basic reading/writing skills
- Basic PC skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read a tape measure and understand fractions and decimals
- Basic diagrams and specs sheet print reading.
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of 6S
- Ability to read and understand all job specifications
- 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.
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Winning Through Customers
- Respects and Values People
- Expectations for Results
- High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
What's in it for you?
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k Retirement…
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