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1st Shift CNC Machinist

Dover Precision Components
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/13/2026
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,

The 1st Shift CNC Machinist performs highly routine/repetitive work on standardized parts. This role will operate one or more CNC (both lathe and mill machines) and will adjust and operate several machine tools on standardized work where setup detail and operating procedures are prescribed, and work can be subject to process and final inspection check.

The hours for this shift are: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

What You Will Do

  • Work from drawings, sketches and specifications in completing various machining operations.
  • Perform machine set ups to obtain close tolerances, fitting and alignment of machined parts.
  • Obtain 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.
  • Complete and maintains all necessary records of time, part counts, first piece inspections, and requisition forms, etc. for each job.
  • Make jigs, fixtures or other specialized non-production devices as qualified and assigned.
  • Perform first piece inspections on basic product for other machinists, as qualified and assigned.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance of machines according to PM schedule.
  • Troubleshoot drawings, machining, tooling, programming, material, etc. and making competent decisions pertaining to job at hand.
  • Utilizes Geometric Dimension & Tolerance (GD&T) as called out on print.
  • Ensure proper machine set up and accurate interpretation of prints and specifications to prevent damage to material. Detects errors with frequent tolerance/quality checks.

What You Will Bring

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Some trade school or on-the-job training is required to become proficient in most phases of the job.
  • Technical training in shop math and blueprint reading is necessary to learn the job.
  • 2 years of experience as a CNC machinist

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

  • Normal operations require eye protection, steel toed footwear, and occasionally hand protection.

Working Conditions

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

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.

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.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.

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 contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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