Full-Time

Tool Maker

Posted on 9/15/2025

Dover

Dover

1,001-5,000 employees

Global industrial equipment and solutions provider

No salary listed

Whitsett, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years’ experience setting-up and programming tool-making machines, along with knowledge of cutting tools and basic tool grinding
  • 5+ years’ experience using tool-making equipment, including knee mills, engine lathes, horizontal and vertical bandsaws, O.D and I.D. grinders, surface grinders, and tool post grinders, among others
  • 5+ years’ experience performing manual and CNC machine set-up (lathes and mills) machines, operations, and light production
  • Experience in programming CNC equipment (lathes and mills) using G & M codes
  • Ability to identify various materials and grades
  • Team player with a positive attitude who is willing to work alongside engineers and others
  • Skill in critical thinking and problem solving
  • Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task
  • Must be detailed-oriented with a strong focus on precision and accuracy
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
Responsibilities
  • Read blueprints and sketches, acquire dimensions from models, or otherwise obtain specifications to plan sequences of operations for fabricating tools, prototypes, or assemblies
  • Follow written and verbal work instructions
  • Set-up, program, and operate a variety of CNC machines (lathes and milling machines or grinders) and manual machines to cut, bore, grind, or otherwise shape parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes
  • Visually inspect parts, check for defects, and measure using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
  • Cut, shape, and trim blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes, using vertical and horizontal bandsaws
  • Design jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, and templates for use as work aids in the fabrication of tools and parts
  • File, grind, shim and adjust different parts to fit them properly together
  • Grease, oil, clean and adjust machines to ensure proper functionality, as needed
  • Conduct test runs with completed tools or dies to ensure that parts meet specifications, making adjustments as necessary
  • Safely lift, position, and secure work-pieces using hoists or die table
  • Adheres to the ECI 6S program centered around work area safety (organization, standardization, and cleanliness) throughout shift
  • Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs
  • May perform detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures
  • Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Operations and Quality.
  • Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
  • Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule
Desired Qualifications
  • Associates Degree
  • Completion of trade school machining program
  • Wire EDM and Welding a plus
  • Knowledge of computer aided design CAD software and computer aided manufacturing CAM software
  • Simultaneous 5-axis mill experience
  • Experience in model making

Dover is a global manufacturer with five segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. It earns revenue from selling equipment, components, and consumables, plus aftermarket parts, software, digital tools, and support services that customers use in their operations. The company differs from competitors through its combination of global scale, operational agility, entrepreneurial heritage, and growth by acquiring and integrating complementary businesses across multiple industrial sectors. Dover aims to lead its markets by delivering reliable, high-quality industrial solutions at scale, supported by aftermarket parts, software, and services, and by expanding through acquisitions and global reach.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Downers Grove, Illinois

Founded

1955

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pumps & Process Solutions grew 11% organically from AI cooling demand in Q4 2025.
  • Climate & Sustainability Technologies expanded 9% with record US heat exchanger shipments.
  • Secured $1.5B credit facility maturing 2031 to fund $9.4B revenue target by 2029.

What critics are saying

  • EV adoption slashes retail fueling demand, dragging revenue below $9.4B in 2027.
  • Chinese competitors flood markets with 30% cheaper heat exchangers by 2028.
  • John Chevedden's proposal splits CEO-chairman roles at May 8 meeting, sparking proxy fight.

What makes Dover unique

  • Five segments target niche markets like AI data center cooling and clean energy.
  • Delivers equipment, software, and services for aerospace, biopharma, and waste handling.
  • Combines global scale with operational agility across 24,000 employees.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

News USA Today
Apr 8th, 2026
Dover secures $1.5B revolving credit facility to replace $1B line and boost liquidity through 2031

Dover Corporation has secured a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, replacing a previous $1 billion facility and a short-term 364-day line. The five-year unsecured facility, maturing on 2 April 2031, serves primarily as a backstop for Dover's commercial paper programme. The facility features interest rates tied to global benchmark rates including SOFR, SONIA and EURIBOR, plus margins ranging from 0.68% to 1.10%. Dover must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense of at least 3.00:1.00. The increased liquidity comes as Dover targets $9.4 billion in revenue and $1.5 billion in earnings by 2029. However, the financial move coincides with governance tensions, as shareholder John Chevedden has proposed separating the board chairman and CEO roles at the company's 8 May annual meeting.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Dover Q1 earnings preview: analysts expect $2.29 EPS, up 11.7% year-over-year

Dover Corporation is expected to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on 23 April, with analysts forecasting earnings per share of $2.29, up 11.7% year-over-year. The industrial products manufacturer has surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarters. For the full year, analysts expect Dover to report EPS of $10.57, up 10% from fiscal 2025, with fiscal 2027 EPS projected to rise 7.2% to $11.33. Dover shares have gained 16.1% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming the S&P 500's 13.7% rise but trailing the State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF's 20.3% gains. In its fourth-quarter results announced in January, Dover beat revenue and earnings estimates. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with an average price target of $232.06.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
Dover stock up 4.4% YTD, outperforms S&P 500 despite 14.2% drop from 52-week high

Dover Corporation, a $27.5 billion industrial equipment manufacturer, has gained 4.4% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 2.5% decline. However, the stock has underperformed over the longer term, rising 12.1% in the past year compared to the S&P 500's 19.2% gain. The Downers Grove, Illinois-based company reported fourth-quarter results on 29 January, beating analyst estimates with revenue of $2.10 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $2.51. Despite this, shares fell 1.7% following the announcement. Dover currently trades 14.2% below its 52-week high of $237.54 reached in February. Wall Street analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock, with a mean price target of $228.82 suggesting 12.3% upside potential.

Yahoo Finance
Jan 30th, 2026
Dover reports Q4 organic revenue up 5%, deploys $700M on acquisitions and launches $500M share buyback

Dover reported strong Q4 results with organic revenue up 5%, consolidated bookings rising over 10% in the quarter, and adjusted earnings per share of $9.61, up 14%. Segment EBITDA margins improved 60 basis points to 24.8%, whilst book-to-bill reached 1.02. Pumps & Process Solutions delivered 11% organic growth, with the SIKORA acquisition outperforming expectations. Climate & Sustainability Technologies grew 9% with margins up 250 basis points and record US shipments of brazed plate heat exchangers. Q4 free cash flow was $487 million, representing 23% of revenue. Dover deployed $700 million on acquisitions and launched a $500 million share buyback programme. Management issued 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.45-$10.65, implying double-digit growth, with free cash flow guidance of 14-16% of revenue.

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Jan 29th, 2026
Dover Q4 sales beat estimates, up 8.8% to $2.1B despite weak guidance

Dover, a manufacturing company, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.10 billion, beating analyst estimates of $2.08 billion and marking 8.8% year-on-year growth. Adjusted earnings per share of $2.51 also exceeded expectations by 1%. The company's adjusted EBITDA of $520.9 million significantly surpassed estimates, whilst operating margin improved to 16.5% from 15.3% year-on-year. Organic revenue rose 5%, the highest level of the year, driven by secular-growth markets and improving conditions in retail fuelling and refrigerated services. However, Dover's guidance for 2026 adjusted EPS of $10.55 missed analyst estimates by 0.8%. The company's long-term sales growth has been modest, with a 3.9% compound annual growth rate over five years. Recent two-year annualised revenue growth of 2.6% indicates slowing demand.

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