Customer Product Repair Technician

Flowserve US Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a Customer Product Repair Technician. This role focuses on TIG welding for the repair and fabrication of nuclear pump components. Successful candidates will have a strong background in welding, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The position involves working with precision tools, managing multiple tasks, and a willingness to work in challenging environments, including radiologically contaminated areas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a radiologically contaminated environment.
• Certified to TIG weld in 6G positions per ASME Section IX.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience or recent graduation from welding school.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform TIG welding for repair and fabrication.
• Follow routers and company procedures for safety and quality.
• Communicate job issues to supervisors and team leads.

Skills

TIG welding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

The Customer Product Repair Technician, with a focus in TIG welding is primarily responsible for repair and fabrication welding of new and customer property nuclear pump components. In addition, the CPRT will assist in processes related to disassembly, repair, and assembly of a range of equipment/products including but not limited to rotating equipment, pumps and components. The CPRT will work with team leads to execute work as provided on work instructions, routers, drawings, and checklists. The CPRT independently selects and uses the proper equipment required in welding operations as described by work instructions/routers. This position also ensures all forms and documentation are complete prior to submission to quality assurance and/or production supervisors.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Ability to independently, accurately and efficiently TIG weld repair/fabricate new and customer property pump components in the 2G, 3G and 6G positions.
• Interface with production supervisor, shop lead, production planner, and project management.
• Follow all routers, procedures, policies and Flowserve best practices.
• Proper and safe use of various common power and hand tools needed for assembly.
• Utilize torches (and other heat sources) and liquid nitrogen properly and safely in the assembly process.
• Accurately set up and read precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and other gauges.
• Ability to work efficiently within fixed time windows for each manufacturing process.
• Communicate clearly to peers and supervisors any related job issues.
• Coordinate and interface with production management, quality assurance and engineers as necessary.
• Paint when required, tag, and prep equipment prior to shipment to the customer.
• Utilize cranes, lifting devices, and fork trucks.
• Willing to provide input on work process improvement and on developing new tools and hardware as part of on-going Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Work safely, while helping colleagues work safely, and utilizing Stop Work Authority when appropriate.
• Ability to understand work instructions, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Comply with all Flowserve policies and procedures.
• Able to read and interpret prints, shop drawings, assembly checklists, and other written work instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including understanding of Microsoft Office Package.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Attention to detail and process-oriented mindset with results driven background.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds with a full range of hand and upper-body motion to work with tools and parts.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as the business dictates.
• Must be willing to travel (10% or more as needed) to secondary repair facility.
• Must be willing to work in a radiologically contaminated environment.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Must be certified (or certifiable) to TIG weld 6G positions per ASME Section IX.
• Must provide proof or previous certifications or recent graduation from welding school.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to problem solve, and prioritize work assignments.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced and unpredictable environment around repair services.
• Demonstrate a desire for personal growth and career development.
• HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experience or recent welding school graduate.