Instrument Technician

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 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 as per 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 experience 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. Req ID : R-20079 Job Family Group : Operations Job Family : OP Instrument Technicians 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. 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