CAM Machinist

Flowserve; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning & Financial Well‑n

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and H

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and inspect complex components on advanced CNC machining centers, ensuring high-quality parts are produced safely and in compliance with engineering specs.

This role suits a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, troubleshooting challenges, and collaborating with engineering and quality teams in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including complex 5-axis machining operations.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T requirements.
• Experience inspecting machined parts with precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis turning, 5-axis turning, and 5-axis milling CNC machines to produce precision components.
• Perform complex machine setups, select tooling, and optimize machining processes for quality and efficiency.
• Edit and troubleshoot G-code programs directly at machine controls.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements to ensure parts are machined to specification.
• Inspect completed components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and scales.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and verify machine settings before production runs.
• Maintain quality standards and identify opportunities to improve machining performance and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis machining

G-code troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fanuc Series 0i-TF

Okuma OSP P300SA

Mazak Matrix EIA

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

CNC Machinist

Your Role and Impact

Flowserve is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up, operate, and inspect complex components produced on advanced CNC machining centers. You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality parts are manufactured safely, efficiently, and in compliance with engineering specifications.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled machinist who enjoys precision work, troubleshooting machining challenges, and working with advanced materials and equipment in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis turning, 5-axis turning, and 5-axis milling CNC machines to produce precision components.

• Perform complex machine setups, select tooling, and optimize machining processes for quality and efficiency.

• Edit and troubleshoot G-code programs directly at machine controls.

• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements to ensure parts are machined to specification.

• Inspect completed components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and scales.

• Perform routine machine maintenance and verify machine settings before production runs.

• Maintain quality standards and identify opportunities to improve machining performance and productivity.

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on CNC machining experience, including complex 5-axis machining operations.

• Experience operating CNC turning and milling equipment, including 3-axis and 5-axis machines.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T requirements.

• Experience inspecting machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers.

• Strong understanding of machine setup, machine controls, feeds, speeds, tooling selection, and machining processes.

• Experience machining stainless steel and other industrial materials.

• Ability to perform machine shop math and calculations.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and technical problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fanuc Series 0i‑TF controls.

• Experience with Okuma OSP P300SA controls.

• Experience with Mazak Matrix EIA controls.

• Experience machining 17-4 stainless steel, titanium, high‑temperature alloys, and other specialty materials.

• Forklift certification or forklift operating experience.

• Overhead crane operating experience.

• Experience working in a precision manufacturing environment supporting critical industrial applications.

What We Can Offer You

At 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 eligibility may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

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