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Machinist

Flowserve
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2026

Role Summary:

Join a team that supports critical equipment used throughout the nuclear utility market. As a Machinist, you will play a key role in manufacturing new components, repairing existing pump equipment, and ensuring parts meet exacting quality and dimensional requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale components while utilizing advanced machining, inspection, and precision measurement techniques in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong machining expertise with a quality-focused mindset, demonstrating the ability to verify dimensional accuracy, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain the high standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate manual and CNC machine tools including engine lathes, milling machines, horizontal boring mills, and vertical turret lathes.
  • Machine, repair, and refurbish pump components to engineering specifications and customer requirements.
  • Interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and GD&T to ensure accurate part manufacturing and repair.
  • Perform in-process and final dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
  • Verify calibration status of measuring and inspection equipment prior to use and report any discrepancies.
  • Document machining and inspection results while maintaining accurate quality records and production documentation.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, cleanliness, foreign material exclusion (FME), and quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of machining experience operating manual machine tools in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and surface finish requirements.
  • Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
  • Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows-based systems.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CNC programming and CNC machining experience.
  • Experience performing first article, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Mechanical Inspector, Precision Inspector, or Dimensional Inspection experience.
  • Experience maintaining calibration programs for measurement equipment and tooling.
  • Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
  • Experience working in nuclear, aerospace, defense, pump manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of Human Performance Tools, Procedural Use and Adherence, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of Flowserve pump products and repair processes.

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

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