Machinist

Flowserve; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve in Louisiana is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. You will read blueprints and tolerances, use micrometers and dial indicators, and follow established processes to maintain quality standards.

The role requires 2+ years of machining experience in manufacturing or repair, HS Diploma or GED with relevant experience, and a strong emphasis on health, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Verbal communications to express ideas and actions clearly.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize machining tasks with guidance.
• Understand and apply safe work practices and health standards.
• 2+ years machining experience in manufacturing or repair environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic equipment and machines and carry out routine tasks.
• Follow established processes to perform operational tasks.
• Help maintain and repair equipment by preparing and assisting.
• Follow basic safety instructions to protect the environment and personnel.
• Follow procedures to ensure quality and compliance with codes and conduct.
• Read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances.
• Exchange information courteously with colleagues and supervisors.
• Work with guidance to understand policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Planning and Organizing

Health and Safety

Equipment Experience

Reading blueprints

Education

HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experience

Tools

Micrometers

Dial Indicators

Depth Gauges

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 3-5 years relevant experience