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Mechanical Technician, Machinist

Dover Corporation


Job Location:

Chester, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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 Whats Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix 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.

Mechanical Technician/Machinist works with manual heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal. Machinists make adjustments to themachine to control speed material feed and path of the cut as well as make sure the machines are set up properly working well and producing qualityproduct. Machinists make sure their machines are working at full capacity are stocked with needed materials well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output. They will be using measuring tools such as micrometers calipers and depth micrometers the operator will perform detailed inspection of parts andpieces ensuring the product meets production guidelines. Machine operators report quality-control problems such as defects in raw material and fi nishedproducts suggesting changes and adjustments to both the raw materials and machine while maintaining a clean workspace and wash or polish fi nishedproducts when needed.

Specific duties included but not limited to:

  • Figure machine set up positions - through the use of Edge Finders/Mathematical equations
  • Sets tooling & Loads in machines
  • Completes inspection data sheet
  • Deburrs parts through the use of deburring tools and equipment
  • Manual equipment experience to include but not limited to drill press manual milling machines manual lathes manual surface grinders


QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

  • Mechanical Technicians/Machinists can gain skills through vocational schools technical colleges or community college programs or apprenticeships. Typically it takes 4-5 yearsof combined education and on-the-job training to become fully trained. To excel machinists need many years of experience and must show aptitude for mathproblem-solving and computer skills.
  • Math Skills: Good math skills will help machinists understand complex instructions how schematics work and make sure items are designed and builtcorrectly.
  • Problem Solving Skills: Machinists will need to know why machines are not at peak performance how to increase output and how to fi x errors.
  • Attention to Detail: machinists will work with precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required.
  • Stamina: Machinists often work long hours doing repetitive movements.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions 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: Benefits for this position include: 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 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.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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 for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.


Required Experience:

IC


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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engin ... View more

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