Welder

Flowserve Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning

Flexible Spending Account (FSA/HSA)

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Welder to support repair and fabrication of nuclear pump components. You will perform precision TIG welding, assembly, disassembly, and repair from engineering drawings and quality standards, collaborating with production, engineering, quality and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality results.

This role offers exposure to complex rotating equipment and opportunities for continuous improvement in a highly specialized

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and technical instructions.
• Experience with precision TIG welding and qualification processes.
• Proficient in using micrometers, calipers and inspection gauges.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding repairs and fabrication of pump components in 2G, 3G, and 6G positions.
• Follow routers, drawings, and work instructions.
• Disassemble, repair, assemble, and test pumps and rotating equipment.
• Set up and use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions.
• Operate hand tools, torches, cranes, forklifts as needed.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to support schedules.
• Document work and ensure quality records per procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision TIG welding

Interpretation of technical instr

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Overtime flexibility

U.S. Citizenship

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Welding certification / apprenticeship

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Measuring gauges

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.

Role Summary

As a Welder at Flowserve, you will support the repair and fabrication of nuclear pump components used in critical industrial applications. In this role, you will perform precision TIG welding, assembly, disassembly, and repair activities while working from engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. You'll collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and project teams to ensure customer equipment is repaired and manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex rotating equipment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a highly specialized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform TIG welding repairs and fabrication of new and customer-owned pump components in 2G, 3G, and 6G positions.
• Execute assigned work in accordance with routers, drawings, work instructions, checklists, company procedures, and Flowserve best practices.
• Assist with the disassembly, repair, assembly, and testing of pumps, rotating equipment, and related components.
• Set up and utilize precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges to verify dimensional requirements.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, torches, lifting equipment, cranes, forklifts, and other equipment required for manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, shop leads, planners, engineers, project managers, and quality personnel to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Complete required documentation accurately and ensure quality records, forms, and manufacturing documentation are submitted in accordance with established procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing input on process enhancements, tooling improvements, safety initiatives, and operational efficiency opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to independently perform precision TIG welding or demonstrate the capability to obtain required welding qualifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, assembly checklists, technical instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other inspection gauges.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform work requiring repetitive hand and upper-body movement.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification or ability to certify in TIG welding 6G positions in accordance with ASME Section IX requirements.
• Previous welding certifications or recent graduation from an accredited welding program.
• Experience in pump repair, rotating equipment, manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial service environments.
• Experience working from detailed work instructions, routers, and quality procedures.
• Experience operating cranes, forklifts, and material-handling equipment.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and quality.
• High School Diploma/GED and 3-5 years of relevant welding experience, or recent welding school graduate.

Additional Work Environment Requirements

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% or more, as needed, to support activities at a secondary repair facility.
• Willingness to work in a radiologically contaminated environment as required for customer and business needs. (10% or more as needed)
• Commitment to following all safety procedures, utilizing Stop Work Authority when appropriate, and maintaining compliance with Flowserve policies and procedures.

What We Can Offer You

At Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your and your family's needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental, and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.

Our benefits* include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.

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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