Machinist
Flowserve · Charlotte, North Carolina US, United States
Role Summary:Join a team that supports critical equipment used throughout the nuclear utility market. As a Machinist, you will play a key role in manufacturing new components, repairing existing pump equipment, and ensuring parts meet exacting quality and dimensional requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale components while utilizing advanced machining, inspection, and precision measurement techniques in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate combines strong machining expertise with a quality-focused mindset, demonstrating the ability to verify dimensional accuracy, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain the high standards our customers expect.
Key Responsibilities- Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools including engine lathes, milling machines, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes.
- Machine, repair, and refurbish pump components to engineering specifications and customer requirements.
- Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure accurate part manufacturing and repair.
- Perform in-process and final dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
- Verify calibration status of measuring and inspection equipment prior to use and report any discrepancies.
- Document machining and inspection results while maintaining accurate quality records and production documentation.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, cleanliness, foreign material exclusion (FME), and quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of machining experience operating manual machine tools in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and surface finish requirements.
- Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based systems.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications- CNC programming and CNC machining experience.
- Experience performing first article, in-process, and final inspections.
- Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Mechanical Inspector, Precision Inspector, or Dimensional Inspection experience.
- Experience maintaining calibration programs for measurement equipment and tooling.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
- Experience working in nuclear, aerospace, defense, pump manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
- Knowledge of Human Performance Tools, Procedural Use and Adherence, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Working knowledge of Flowserve pump products and repair processes.
What We Can Offer YouAt Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your and your family's needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental, and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance