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Flowserve

Instrument Technician

Temecula, CA · On-site

$29.48 - $44.23/hr

The Instrument Technician is responsible to ensure Flowserve products and equipment are inspected ... industrial standards.-Identify and implement testing procedures for certified equipment.-Update ...

Flowserve

Instrument Technician

Temecula, CA · On-site

$29.48 - $44.23/hr

The Instrument Technician is responsible to ensure Flowserve products and equipment are inspected ... and industrial standards. -Identify and implement testing procedures for certified equipment ...

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Instrument Technician

Temecula, CA • On-site

Flowserve
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$29.48 - $44.23/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Calibrate, adjust, and maintain measuring devices, gages, and test equipment.

  • Inspect products and components to ensure compliance with quality standards and verify customer requirements.

  • Create NCRs and CARs to communicate non-conforming product issues and assist in quality procedures and audits.

Flowserve rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Role Summary: The Instrument Technician is responsible to ensure Flowserve products and equipment are inspected, manufactured, assembled, calibrated, and tested according to Flowserve procedures and certifying agency requirements. This position will require the retention of certification records. The Instrument Technician will also work with engineers and other technicians on basic design.Responsibilities & Requirements: -Calibrate, adjust, and maintain all measuring devices, gages and test equipment.-Collect and maintain calibration records electronically and in paper form (where applicable).-Run reports and track costs associated with gage calibration, repair, and replacement.-Oversee and assist in all outsourced calibration. Assure that all outsourced calibration is traceable asper standards outlined by the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). Including preparing of purchase orders for calibrating of gages.-Repair and/or replace all damaged gages; both in-house (where capability exists) and outsourced, where necessary.-Evaluate new and improved methods of inspection to trim inspection time and increase accuracy.-Inspect to ensure that all components comply with the quality standards.-Perform audits and inspections of suppliers, manufacturing processes, final product.-Create NCR's and CAR's to communicate non-conforming product issue to the responsible people. -Verify customer requirements are met on products through manufacturing, assembly, and test.-Understand the assembly and functioning of products for checking of completeness and quality at final inspection.-Help write, review, and implement quality procedures.-Train shop personnel in the proper use and care of measuring and test equipment.-Assist in the justification process for new or improved gauging and test equipment needs.-Repurpose and/or inventory all unused gages for dispersal to other sites as equipment needs dictate.-Provide consulting support and/or assist in gauging and calibration audits. -Assist in other QA areas if required.-Know associated national, international, and industrial standards.-Identify and implement testing procedures for certified equipment.-Update certification records as products and standards are changed.-Operate PMI and Spectrometer Analyzer for metal analysis and verification.-Implement programs for collection of data to be analyzed for continuous ongoing quality improvement.-Help resolve field problems associated with certified products.-Meet with vendors to establish Flowserve Quality requirements.-Follow all safety procedures and policies.-Ability to use measuring and inspection equipment.-Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and basic computer skills.-Good oral and written communication.-Good organizational skills.-Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal or no supervision.-Dexterity to use hand tools, ability to see and read fine print and markings, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.-Other duties as assigned.Preferred Experience / Skills: -Experience in quality control or quality assurance inspection.-Experience in the electronic manufacturing industry.-Ability to inspect electronic PCBA's including soldering, potting and conformal coat requirements.-Ability to operate a Multimeter.-Experience/knowledge of Hazardous Location requirements for Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe and Non-Incentive designs.-Understand NDE (radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic examination).-ASTM standards as applicable to material requirements and QA codes.-Experience with diagnostic testing.-HS Diploma / GED and 3-5 years relevant experienceThe pay range for this role is $29.48 - $44.23 per hour.

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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! Flowserve Corporation is a multinational company, and one of the largest suppliers of industrial and environmental machinery such as pumps, valves, end face mechanical seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical and other industries. Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, pension plan, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. NOTE: Drop the last paragraph

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Manufacturing

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1997

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