Instrument Technician
Flowserve · Temecula, California US, United States
Your Role and ImpactFlowserve is seeking an Instrument Technician to ensure products and equipment are inspected, assembled, calibrated, tested, and certified in accordance with Flowserve procedures and applicable industry standards. In this role, you will support product quality and compliance through precision inspection, calibration management, certification record retention, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with engineers, quality personnel, suppliers, and production teams to ensure customer requirements are met while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
Key Responsibilities• Calibrate, adjust, maintain, and verify measuring devices, gages, and test equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collect, maintain, and update calibration and certification records in both electronic and paper formats as required.
• Monitor and coordinate outsourced calibration activities, ensuring traceability to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) requirements and preparing related purchase orders.
• Inspect components, assemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with customer, quality, and certification requirements.
• Perform audits of suppliers, manufacturing processes, and finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs) for identified quality issues.
• Operate PMI and Spectrometer Analyzer equipment for material verification and metal analysis.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and reporting quality data while assisting with quality procedures, training, and testing programs.
Required Qualifications• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality, inspection, calibration, or a related technical field.
• Experience calibrating, maintaining, and using measuring devices, gages, and inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of quality systems, certification record management, and applicable industry standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to use hand tools, read fine print and markings, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications• Experience performing precision inspection and dimensional measurement in a manufacturing or quality environment.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft Excel for reporting, tracking, data analysis, and quality documentation.
• Experience in Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) inspection.
• Experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.
• Ability to inspect electronic PCBAs, including soldering, potting, and conformal coating requirements.
• Experience operating inspection and diagnostic equipment, including Multimeters.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Location requirements, including Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe, and Non-Incendive designs.
• Understanding of NDE methods, including radiographic, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic examination techniques.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards related to materials, testing, and quality assurance requirements.
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
*Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.
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The pay range for this role is $29.48 - $44.23 per hour.