Machinist

Flowserve; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Lynchburg Machine Shop is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our union manufacturing team in Lynchburg, Virginia. The role focuses on producing and repairing precision components for valve applications, with emphasis on quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

You will operate both CNC and manual machines alongside an experienced team, reading complex drawings and performing precision measurements to meet engineering specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years machining experience within the last 10 years or completion of listed Machine Shop Practices courses.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T is preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming or setup is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment (VMCs, lathes, mills).
• Manufacture, modify and repair precision components per specs.
• Read blueprints and GD&T; use micrometers and calipers for inspection.
• Perform tooling changes and minor program edits; ensure quality conformance.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and assist maintenance as needed.

Skills

2 years machining experience

Education

Machine Shop Practices I

Machine Shop Practices II

Machine Shop Practices III

Machine Shop Practices IV

Metals & Heat Treatment

Numerical Control Programming

Tools

Manual lathes

Milling machines

CNC lathes

CNC machining centres

Job description

Company Overview:

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Shift: First Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) with overtime as business needs require. During peak demand periods, employees should be prepared for 10–12-hour shifts.

Join Flowserve's Lynchburg Machine Shop Team

Flowserve is seeking a skilled Machinist to join our union manufacturing team in Lynchburg, Virginia. This position plays a critical role in producing and repairing precision components used in valve applications that support customers across critical industries worldwide. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on machining experience, strong blueprint reading abilities, and a commitment to quality, safety, and craftsmanship.

Working alongside an experienced team of machinists, you'll have the opportunity to operate both CNC and manual machine tools while contributing to the production of high-quality engineered components.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment, including vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centres, lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, saws, and gear‑cutting equipment.
• Manufacture, modify, and repair precision components to engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret complex blueprints, component drawings, routers, work instructions, and geometric tolerances (GD&T).
• Utilise precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection equipment.
• Perform machine setups, tooling changes, and minor program edits when required.
• Inspect finished products to verify conformance to engineering drawings and quality standards.
• Follow established safety policies, operational procedures, and quality requirements.
• Support equipment maintenance activities and contribute to a clean, organised work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant machining experience within the last 10 years , OR
• Successful completion and passing grades in:
• Machine Shop Practices I
• Machine Shop Practices II
• Machine Shop Practices III
• Machine Shop Practices IV
• Metals & Heat Treatment
• Numerical Control Programming

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating manual lathes and milling machines.
• Experience operating CNC lathes and CNC machining centres.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment.
• Knowledge of machining principles, metal cutting practices, speeds and feeds, and tooling applications.
• Manufacturing, repair, job shop, valve, pump, or industrial machining experience preferred.

The pay minimum for this role is $28.94 based on our collective bargaining agreement.

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