Machinist at Flowserve, Lynchburg
Machinist at Flowserve in Lynchburg. Full-time. $28.94 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Shift: First Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) with overtime as business needs require. 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.
The pay minimum for this role is $28.94 based on our collective bargaining agreement.
The pay range for this role is $28.80 - $43.23 per hour.