Compressor Valve Technician - Machining & Repair Expert

Compressor Engineering Corporation; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Compressor Engineering Corporation is seeking a skilled Reciprocating Compressor Valve Technician to repair valves, packing cases, unloaders, and related components with high precision in a machine shop environment.

You will read blueprints and schematics, select tools, set up lathes and other equipment, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers. The role requires at least five years of machining experience and safety-focused teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of machining experience required.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, and engineering data to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines with safety and professionalism.
• Reads blueprints and selects tools and setups.
• Fabricates parts from drawings or samples.
• Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure tolerances.
• Tests completed parts to confirm conformance.
• Assists with training of other valve technicians.
• Performs mechanic work on reciprocating compressor components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting compressor components

Analytical & communication skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Lapping tables

Job description

Compressor Engineering Corporation is seeking a skilled Reciprocating Compressor Valve Technician to repair valves, packing cases, unloaders, and related components with high precision in a machine shop environment.

You will read blueprints and schematics, select tools, set up lathes and other equipment, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers. The role requires at least five years of machining experience and safety-focused teamwork.