Cryo Test Technician Apprentice

Your Role and Impact

Flowserve is seeking an Apprentice Cryogenic Test Technician to support the safe setup, operation, monitoring, and documentation of cryogenic testing activities while completing a structured on-the-job training program. Working alongside experienced technicians and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with cryogenic systems, mechanical assembly, instrumentation, and test procedures while contributing to the successful execution of critical testing operations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical skills, build practical proficiency, and grow a career in a highly specialized testing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow approved test procedures, work instructions, drawings, checklists, safety requirements, and quality controls.• Assist with the setup, inspection, operation, and breakdown of cryogenic test equipment, test stands, fixtures, and supporting systems.• Clean, inspect, prepare, and assemble components, piping, hoses, valves, fittings, and test hardware while maintaining required cleanliness standards and material compatibility.• Support leak checks, pressure checks, functional checks, cooldown, steady-state testing, and controlled warmup activities under supervision.• Connect and verify sensors, instrumentation, electrical leads, and data acquisition channels in accordance with approved documentation.• Monitor pressure, temperature, flow, vibration, and other test parameters, communicating abnormal readings, equipment behavior, leaks, alarms, or unsafe conditions promptly.• Record test configurations, equipment identification, serial numbers, readings, observations, and results accurately and completely.• Assist with troubleshooting test equipment, instrumentation, valves, pumps, piping, and related mechanical or electrical systems while following established procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.• Demonstrated interest in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, maintenance, laboratory, or other technical work.• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions, procedures, checklists, drawings, and basic schematics.• Basic ability to safely use hand tools, measuring instruments, and common shop equipment.• Basic math skills, including decimals, fractions, ratios, and unit conversions.• Basic computer skills for data entry, document review, and completion of electronic records.• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, laboratory, testing, or technical environment.• Exposure to mechanical assembly, instrumentation, piping systems, valves, pumps, or compressed gas systems.• Familiarity with technical documentation, quality records, and equipment inspection processes.• Knowledge of cryogenic systems, pressure and vacuum fundamentals, or industrial testing environments.• Experience supporting continuous improvement, 5S, or contamination-control initiatives.

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

*Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.

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