Machinist

Flowserve Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation seeks a skilled machinist to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. The role involves reading blueprints, using micrometers and dial indicators, and maintaining equipment.

You will follow established processes, ensure quality, and support maintenance tasks while prioritizing safety and compliance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of machining experience in manufacturing or repair environments, with a HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal communication for instruction and collaboration.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Basic health and safety practices to protect workers and environment.
• 2+ years machining experience in manufacturing or repair settings.
• HS Diploma or GED with relevant entry-level machining exposure.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic equipment and machines following established processes.
• Carry out operational tasks by following prescribed procedures.
• Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment as needed.
• Follow health, safety and environmental guidelines to safeguard personnel and environment.
• Adhere to quality standards and internal/external codes of conduct.
• Read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and measurement drawings.
• Use precision measuring tools like micrometers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
• Maintain courteous communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Follow policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Planning and organizing

Health and safety

Equipment experience

HS diploma / GED

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