Machinist

Flowserve Corporation; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Union environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation is seeking a skilled Machinist for our Lynchburg, VA shop. The role involves operating CNC and manual machinery to produce precision valve components, reading complex drawings, and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will work with an experienced team on both CNC and manual tools, ensuring parts meet engineering specifications and tolerances. Union environment and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant machining experience within the last 10 years.
• Completion and passing grades in Machine Shop Practices I–IV, Metals & Heat Treatment or Numerical Control Programming.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment (VMCs, HMCs, lathes, mills, grinders).
• Manufacture, modify, and repair precision components to engineering specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, routers, and GD&T.
• Use micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, and other inspection tools.

Skills

Machining experience

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Precision measurement

Education

Machine Shop Practices I

Machine Shop Practices II

Machine Shop Practices III

Machine Shop Practices IV

Metals & Heat Treatment

Numerical Control Programming

Tools

CNC Lathes

CNC Machining Centers

Manual Lathes

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 needed. 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 centers, 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).
• Utilize 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, organized 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 centers.
• 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.

Why Flowserve

• Stable union manufacturing environment.
• Competitive pay in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Opportunity to work on precision-machined valve components supporting critical industries.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and internal advancement opportunities.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

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