SUMMARY: Manufacturing machined metal components on Davenport lathes. Profax will train the operator to read manufacturing prints, inspect parts, operate Davenport lathes, load raw material, adjust tooling, and replace tooling. Profax will teach the operator how to set-up Davenports, grind tools, and troubleshoot machining problems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Be receptive to and apply training and other teaching from Profax personnel and any other individuals brought in to teach and train • Read Manufacturing Prints • Load Raw Materials into Davenport Multi-Spindle Lathes • Adjust and Replace Tooling as necessary • Operate Davenport Multi-Spindle Lathes • Inspect finished parts • Follow all safety procedures and cautions • Good attendance and punctuality are required. You are expected to notify your supervisor and/or Human Resources if you cannot attend work as soon as possible. • Performs other related duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS: · High school diploma or equivalent. · High Mechanical Aptitude. · Excellent communication and basic math skills. · Commitment to excellence and high standards. · Willing to listen to instructions. · Possess a Strong desire to Learn. · Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. · Ability to understand and follow safety requirements and cautions. · Ability to perform the physical labor necessary. · Machinist and/or Mechanic Experience is a plus. · Experience using measuring tools and gauges is a plus. COMPETENCIES: • Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. • Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions • Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. • Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. • Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Continually required to stand • Frequently required to walk • Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity • Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds • Continually work near moving mechanical parts • Work Environment is an insulated, unairconditioned machine shop. Bay doors are open to allow a breeze to flow through. • Continual exposure to loud noise • Operate Davenport Multi-Spindle Lathes
See More Details >>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. 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! Role Summary: The Machinist will operate a manual lathe and manual mill to machine stainless steel parts and components of flow control valves. The machinist will verify the quality of finished work with precision measurement tools. The Machinist will also operate a VTL. This is a second Shift position: Monday-Friday,4:00pm - 1:00amwith possible overtime during the week or weekend. Responsibilities & Requirements: • Inspect first articles and verify the quality of the finished work by using precision measurement tools and demonstrating an in-depth understanding of specifications and quality workmanship. • Meet production goals relating to efficiency, schedules, and scrap/rework. • Clean and maintain machines and tools and keep an organized workspace. • Apply an understanding of the process flow of documents, materials, and parts through the manufacturing process. • Work closely with other machinists to discuss and solve problems relating to repairs and equipment. • Collaborate with machine shop lead to discuss work-in-progress Preferred Experience / Skills: • Experience operating manual lathes and mills (5+ years); Vertical Turning Lathe • Expertise required in machining 300-series stainless steel and other materials such as Hastelloy C276, Monel 400, Inconel, iron nickel and high chrome alloys. • Working knowledge of machine tooling and processing required • Skill required in using and interpreting precision measuring instruments. • Strong blueprint reading skills required • Personal commitment to quality workmanship, with an ability to assess and explain quality concern to others • Able to accurately and consistently follow detailed procedures in order. • An eye for detail to check drawings, part numbers, and materials, and to correctly complete routers and other paperwork. • Work collaboratively as part of a team, showing a professional attitude and a service-oriented mindset in a fast-paced, flexible environment. • Demonstrated track record of reliable, on-time attendance, able to work overtime and weekends as required. • Standing for long times required, repetitive arm motions, frequent lifting of 25 lbs with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to complete math problems quickly and accurately. • High School diploma or equivalent. Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. Req ID: R-13316 Job Family Group: Operations Job Family: OP Machining 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 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers. com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve. com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process. Skills: Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Blueprints, Control Systems, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Green Construction, High School Diploma, Lathe, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Machining, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Network Routers, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Team Player, Time Management, Virtual Tape Library About the Company: Flowserve Corporation Our global team of more than 18,000 employees in 55 countries can put together the total solution—from project planning to lifecycle maintenance programs to some of the most proven technology on the planet. All so you can get more from your capital investment. Exceed your operational goals. And always come through, when failure is not an option. Company Size: 10,000 employees or more Industry: Engineering Services Founded: 1997
See More Details >>Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. Job Description Sets up, writes programs and edits existing programs, and operates numerically controlled machinery. These include but are not limited to lathes, mills, drills, and other machinery as required • Maintains quality and tolerances within .0003”. • Follow written and verbal procedures for machining and other duties. • Work from work order routings, prints, sketches, layout sheets, written and verbal instructions. • Working knowledge of programming languages and the ability to learn / adapt per machine. • Must be able to recognize and understand functions of machine parameters with the ability to modify as required per supervisor’s instructions. • Utilize knowledge of working properties for a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, cast iron, brass, exotics, etc. • Presets tools and may be required to re-sharpen. • Inspect work produced using micrometer; bore gage, venire calipers, or other measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications. • Follow preventative maintenance procedures on equipment as prescribed by supervisor and report operating difficulties of equipment to supervisor. • Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies, reports unsafe conditions to supervisor. • Make proper labor and time reports. • Perform other duties as required. • Keep machine(s) / work area clean and orderly. • Perform additional duties and responsibilities based upon individual branch requirements. • Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent with a technical school education and working machinist knowledge or equivalent. • Minimum 3 years of CNC machine tool Programming & Operating experience. • Numerical control machining skills experience and ability to read and interpret work related machine drawings. • Make average to complicated mathematical calculations and resolve elementary technical problems. • NC Programmer/Operator will be compensated in accordance with defined expertise, experience and production efficiency. • Can operate a minimum of 2 CNC machine tools. • Possesses previous experience as a Manual machinist. • Must be detail oriented; be able to work independently using sound judgment. • Good verbal, written, problem solving and organization skills required. • Capable of handling multiple priorities. • Ability to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Additional Information With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Pasadena, TX, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge. These apprenticeships typically span four to five years, involving extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a significant number in Texas, and the job growth is projected to remain steady. Apprentices in Pasadena earn an average of $682.10 per week, with an annual overtime average of $35,499. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Guild offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $35,680 annually for seasoned professionals.
