Career Valve Technician

Trinity Industries; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Industries in Cartersville, GA seeks a Valve Technician to disassemble, inspect, assemble and test valves including safety, XS flow valves and actuators. You will repair and test various valves, read drawings, and ensure precise measurements.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED with 2–5 years valve repair experience, ability to work in confined spaces, and proficiency with basic tools and Microsoft Office. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2-5 years of industrial valve repair experience, or equivalent education/experience
• Experience repairing valves and actuators—pneumatic, hydraulic or electric
• Mechanically inclined with ability to use power tools, hand tools and cutting torches
• Able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work
• Able to read a tape measure accurately
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, assemble and test valves including safety, XS flow, heater coils or bottom outlet valves
• Repair and test valves such as ball, gate, butterfly and safety relief valves
• Inspect valve parts for defects; replace defective parts and reassemble per customer specs
• Test valves and gauges for leaks and correct temperature/pressure settings
• Follow schematics and procedures per Quality Control and ASME standards
• Complete maintenance, calibration and documentation including test results and material usage
• Travel to job sites as required and adhere to site safety and performance rules
• Potentially train others on standards and processes of the role

Skills

Valve repair experience

Read drawings

Basic math skills

Confined spaces safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Career Valve Technician (2600884)

Job Description

Description

What you'll do:

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, measuring, assembly and testing of valves included but not limited to,safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, or bottom outlet valves
• Responsible for repair and testing of various valves, including but not limited to ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, safety relief valves, etc.
• Examine valves parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units. Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves. Replace defective parts and reassemble units according to customer specifications
• Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment
• Follow all schematics and documented procedures in accordance with all Quality Control and ASME National Board standards that apply to the job
• Thoroughly complete all maintenance, calibration and documentation associated with testing and repairs to include test results, material usage and repairs made
• Travel to job sites when required and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements
• May train others in the standards and processes of the role

Qualifications

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or GED and 2-5 years industrial valve repair experience, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience
• Experience with repairing various valves and actuators, whether pneumatic, hydraulic or electric
• Mechanically inclined and able to use a variety of power tools, hand tools and cutting torches to perform required tasks
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must possess basic computer skills, including basic experience with Microsoft Office