Machinist

Flowserve Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Precision Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain manual and CNC machines to manufacture high-precision components in a safety-first shop.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of machining experience (with at least 2+ years on manual lathes, milling machines, or CNC mills) and a High School Diploma or GED, plus strong shop math, metallurgy knowledge, and GD&T and blueprint reading skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of machining experience (with at least 2+ years on manual lathes, milling machines, or CNC mills).
• Strong background in shop math, metallurgy, and layout procedures.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and blueprint reading.
• Team player with clear communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, and CNC equipment to produce high-precision parts within tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, schematics, and GD&T.
• Use micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and calipers to verify dimensions.
• Fabricate replacement components, modify existing parts, and assist with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Adhere to shop safety protocols and quality control standards.

Skills

Manual lathes

Milling machines

CNC machines

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Depth gauges

Job description

Company Overview:

If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone!

We are seeking a Precision Machinist to set up, operate, and maintain a variety of manual and CNC machine tools. Located in the heart of the Pasadena/Deer Park industrial corridor, you will play a critical role in fabricating, modifying, and repairing precision components, machine tools, and heavy industrial rotating machinery.

Whether you specialize in manual lathes, vertical/horizontal boring mills, or CNC machining, this role offers steady work, dynamic projects, and a safety-first shop culture.

What You’ll Do

• Machining & Setup: Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, and/or CNC equipment to produce high-precision parts and instruments within tight tolerances.

• Blueprint & Tolerance Interpretation: Read and interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Precision Measurement: Use precision measuring tools—including micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, and calipers to verify dimensions and ensure 100% quality compliance.

• Maintenance & Repair Support: Fabricate replacement components, modify existing parts, and assist with equipment repair and maintenance.

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to shop safety protocols, HSE work instructions, and quality control standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.

• Machining Experience: 4+ years of overall relevant machining experience (with a minimum of 2+ years operating manual lathes, milling machines, or CNC mills/lathes in an industrial manufacturing or repair shop environment).

• Technical Skills: Strong background in applied shop math, mechanics, metal properties/metallurgy, and layout procedures.

• Tools & Gauges: Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and blueprint reading.

• Mindset: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, clear communication, and a team-first attitude.

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.

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