Casual Valve Technician

Crane Co.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. is looking for a Valve Technician in Kennesaw, Georgia. This role includes performing valve repacks, inspections, and adjustments, as well as ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Successful candidates will be able to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to lift 50-75lbs. A strong commitment to meeting customer requirements is essential. This seasonal contract role will involve travel and 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Must have a strong commitment to customer requirements.
• Ability to work in teams while communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, measurements, and assembly of various types of valves.
• Replace valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets.
• Work in clean, safe, and orderly manner.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

## Casual Valve TechnicianApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: 70900-USA7047 VS USA\_KENNESAW-GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101874**Position Title**Valve Technician**Reports To**Valve Supervisor, Shift Coordinator, or Project Manager**Description**Performs valve repacks inclusive of removing packing, cleaning, inspection, installation of new packing, consolidation of packing, and adjustment of packing. Replaces rising stem valve body to bonnet gaskets. Replaces butterfly valve flange gaskets. Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves. Note, this is a seasonal contract position.**Major Responsibilities**Perform all duties safely and work in accordance with customer or CRANE procedures Disassemble, inspect, perform measurements, and assemble various types of valves Perform valve repacks and adjustments including packing consolidation Replace valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets as necessary Perform valve blue checks Replace valve parts**Required Experience and/or Education*** High School Diploma or GED* Ability to read blueprints* Mechanical knowledge a plus* Must have a strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement* Must be able to work in teams while effectively communicating* Meet current certification and qualification requirements per CRANE Nuclear QAP-2.0: + General Valve Training OR Challenge + General Valve Exam (TM-20) + General Valve TPE**Physical Requirements*** Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, up to 72 hours per week* Ability to travel up to 80%; must be able to travel and support all domestic work orders* Must be able to lift 50-75lbs without assistance* Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods ( 4-6 hours at a time)* Ability to work in clean, safe, and orderly manner* Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders (fixed or temporary)* Ability to wear fall-protection* Ability to work in extreme heat (greater than 100 degrees F) and within OSHA guidelines* Ability to work in confined spaces* Ability to carry, grip, and work with hand toolsCrane Valve Services is committed to extending equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.*This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.**Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.*### About Crane: Crane NuclearCrane Valve Services is a premier provider of valves, valve diagnostics and valve related services for the global nuclear power market. Backed by Crane’s rich heritage, the Valve Services business unit carries an extensive range of valve brands and designs which has supported the commercial nuclear power industry since 1955. Crane Valve Services has also pioneered the field of valve diagnostics and its technology leadership enables the nuclear industry to meet the high code requirements. In addition, the industry looks to Crane Valve Services to provide a highly skilled and qualified workforce to perform valve maintenance, ensuring plant safety and reliability. The comprehensive nature of product and service offerings makes Crane Valve Services a full solution provider for all valve related needs in the commercial nuclear power industry.