Career Valve Technician

United States; Shell Rock (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is seeking a Career Valve Technician for our Shell Rock, IA plant. The role starts on day shift and may transition to night shift as the business grows. You will perform maintenance, repair and testing on industrial valves and related components, following ASME/NB standards.

You’ll disassemble, inspect, replace parts, and verify leaks and settings with precision equipment. Travel to sites is required; safety and documentation are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years industrial experience.
• Experience repairing valves and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric).
• Mechanically inclined; able to use power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
• Able to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Able to read basic drawings and scope of work; read a tape measure.
• Basic math skills and computer skills, including MS Office.
• 1+ years blue print reading and technical application preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, assemble and test valves.
• Repair and test valves including ball, gate, butterfly, and safety relief valves.
• Inspect parts for defects and misalignment; mark issues.
• Replace defective parts and reassemble per specs.
• Test for leaks and correct temperature/pressure with precision tools.
• Follow schematics and ASME/NB standards; document results.
• Complete maintenance, calibration and documentation of tests and repairs.
• Travel to job sites as needed and follow site safety requirements.
• May train others in standards and processes.

Skills

Valve repair

Blue print reading

Tape measure reading

Power tools

Cutting torches

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Career Valve Technician (2601028)

Job Description

Description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is searching for a talented team player to fill the open position of Career Valve Technician at our Shell Rock, IA plant. This position will train on day shift and transition to night shift as our business needs grow in 2027.

As a member of the Valve Technician team, you’ll perform maintenance, assessment, repair, and testing on various types of industrial valves.

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.
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years industrial experience, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience preferred.
• 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
• 1+ years experience of blue print reading and technical application preferred