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Production Operative - Mechanical Engineering
- Type
- Full time
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- 2H AGO
About the role
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
Job Summary
Working for Dover Precision Components as a Semi-Skilled Production Operative, you will join our highly successful manufacturing facility in Polmadie, Glasgow, where we produce a high-mix of customised fluid-film bearings, seals, and isolators for industrial rotating machinery applications. This hands-on role sits at the heart of our shop floor.
Working across rotating early and back shifts, your primary focus will be supporting our machining and assembly operations by safely handling and processing raw materials, machined components, tooling, and other equipment—operating lifting and slinging gear, forklifts, and reach trucks while upholding strict safety, quality, and Lean manufacturing standards.
Annual Salary & Benefits (37-hour working week, Monday to Friday. Permanent Contract):
- £34,229.44 for a weekly rotating shift pattern of early (6am) and back shifts (2pm).
- Rates are inclusive of shift premium. Additional benefits include productivity bonuses, employer pension contributions up to 13%, life insurance, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Attractive overtime available at 1.5x / 2x.
What You’ll Bring:
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Lean-manufacturing, mechanical engineering workshop environment.
- Experienced in forklift and reach truck operation (valid licence required).
- Established knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes.
- Previous precision manufacturing experience within highly regulated, safety-critical sectors—such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, or Power Generation—working to strict ISO 9001 quality and traceability standards is highly advantageous.
- Health and Safety training, with continued awareness throughout all activities.
- Self-motivation and strong facilitation skills to be used in a team setting.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a bias towards action and speed.
- Active engagement in team discussions and a willingness to support team decisions.
- A positive attitude that helps drive process improvement activities across the organisation.
What You Will Do:
- Interpret engineering work instructions accurately.
- Carry out safe manual handling of raw materials and finished components.
- Operate forklift and reach trucks safely within a busy workshop and stores environment.
- Assist with equipment and tooling set-up for machining and assembly operations.
- Understand the capabilities and safe limits of workshop tooling and machinery.
- Follow applicable quality systems and perform routine quality checks.
- Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity.
- Seek out, identify, and actively participate in daily Continuous Improvement activities.
- Create and maintain a collaborative, team-focused work environment.
- Maintain high standards of general housekeeping and cleanliness across working areas.
- Support company “Best Practices” to achieve goals for safety, delivery, cost, and quality.
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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