Production Lead - Valves

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

The 2nd Shift Production Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities while actively performing production and machining duties. This position provides frontline leadership by directing workflow, assigning jobs, monitoring production priorities, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.


The hours for this shift are: 2:30pm - 1:00 am M-Th.

Lead 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 is 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.
• Attend and contribute to shift hand off meetings.
• Work collaboratively with other departments - Supply Chain, Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, etc - to resolve issues.

Machining Responsibilities:

• Works from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
• Obtains required inspections on first pieces of a run according to prescribed procedure and performs inspections on work-in-progress.
• Completes and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
• Responsible for providing guidance and training to lower-level machinist.

Minimum required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to measure parts using micrometers, calipers or other measuring tools
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints

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

• 8-10 years in manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience preferred
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Strong organizational skills; Ensure 5S standards are met within respective areas of responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Physical Requirements:

• Walks, stands, reaches, and bends frequently.
• Periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required; no more than 30lbs.
• Possesses good hand/eye coordination.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, steel toed shoes, and hearing protection in required areas.

*Note: This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor. All requirements are subject to change and updates.

Work Arrangement: onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary 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 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.


Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; 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 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 24 paid sick leave hours annually, tuition assistance; wellness reimbursement; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.


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.


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