CNC Machinist-1

Flowserve; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve in Pasadena, CA is seeking an experienced Machinist to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You will read blueprints, interpret tolerances, and use micrometers, dial indicators, and depth gauges to ensure quality.

2+ years machining in manufacturing or repair is preferred, with HS diploma or GED. The role emphasizes safety, process adherence, and teamwork in a dynamic environment, supporting maintenance and repair of industrial

Qualifications

• Machining experience in a manufacturing or repair environment.
• Experience operating manual lathes, milling machines, or CNC lathes/mills.
• Ability to read blueprints and geometric tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machines and carry out routine tasks.
• Follow established processes to complete operational tasks.
• Maintain and repair equipment by preparing and assisting.
• Follow safety instructions to safeguard environment and wellbeing.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and complies with codes.
• Interpret and use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges.
• Read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Planning and Organizing

Health and Safety

Equipment Experience

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

Role Summary

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Operating Machine or Equipment – Operate basic equipment and machines and carry out routine tasks.
• Operations Management – Carry out operational tasks by following established processes.
• Equipment Maintenance and Repair – Help to maintain and repair equipment by carrying out preparations and providing assistance.
• Health, Safety and Environment – Follow basic mandatory work instructions to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Operational Compliance – Follow a straightforward mandatory procedure to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.
• Precision Equipment Utilization – Interpret and use precision measuring equipment/instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
• Instructions and Drawings – Ability to read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Internal Communications – Exchange information with people by having courteous interactions with them.
• Policy and procedures – Works with guidance to understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Verbal Communication – Uses clear and effective verbal communication skills to express ideas and request actions.
• Planning and Organizing – Works with guidance to plan, organize, and prioritize activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Health and Safety – Applies elementary concepts to manage and apply safe systems of work.
• Equipment Experience – 2+ years machining experience in a manufacturing or repair environment operating manual lathes, milling machines, or CNC lathes/mills.
• HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experience