Instrument Technician – Calibration & QA

Flowserve; Temecula (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking an Instrument Technician in Temecula, CA to ensure calibration, inspection, and testing align with Flowserve procedures and certifying agency requirements. The role involves maintaining calibration records and coordinating outsourced calibration with NIST traceability.

Responsibilities include repairing gages, improving inspection methods, auditing suppliers, and writing NCRs/CARs for non-conforming products.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in quality control or quality assurance inspection.
• Experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.
• Ability to inspect PCBA’s including soldering, potting and conformal coat requirements.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Location requirements for Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incentive designs.
• Understand NDE techniques.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, adjust, and maintain all measuring devices, gages and test equipment.
• Collect and maintain calibration records electronically and on paper.
• Run reports and track costs for gage calibration, repair, and replacement.
• Oversee outsourced calibration and ensure traceability to NIST standards.
• Repair or replace damaged gages, in-house or outsourced as needed.
• Evaluate new methods to reduce inspection time and increase accuracy.
• Inspect components for quality compliance and perform supplier audits.
• Create NCRs and CARs for non-conforming product issues.
• Verify customer requirements are met through manufacturing and testing.
• Train shop personnel on use and care of measuring/testing equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Electronic manufacturing

PCBA inspection

Diagnostic testing

Education

HS Diploma / GED with 3–5 years experience

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Flowserve is seeking an Instrument Technician in Temecula, CA to ensure calibration, inspection, and testing align with Flowserve procedures and certifying agency requirements. The role involves maintaining calibration records and coordinating outsourced calibration with NIST traceability.

Responsibilities include repairing gages, improving inspection methods, auditing suppliers, and writing NCRs/CARs for non-conforming products.