Machinist

Flowserve US Inc; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve US Inc in Kalamazoo, MI is hiring for a machinist role to set up and operate various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You may fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments using knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Responsibilities include operating basic equipment, following processes, maintaining equipment, reading blueprints and tolerances, using micrometers and dial indicators, and ensuring safety

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and instructions.
• Basic knowledge of machining processes and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts.
• Follow established processes and instructions.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed.
• Safely operate equipment to protect workplace health and safety.
• Use precision measuring tools like micrometers and dial indicators.
• Read blueprints and verify tolerances to ensure quality.

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 / or 0-2 years relevant experience