Industrial Valve Technician - Field & Shop Expert

Motion & Control Enterprises; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Precision Pump and Valve (PPV) is seeking a mechanically skilled Valve Technician to service and repair industrial valves including safety relief valves, control valves, and regulators. The role demands hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments and a commitment to quality workmanship in a VR-certified service center.

You will perform field and shop work, use precision measuring tools, and document test results and parts used with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience servicing valves, pumps, or process control equipment.
• Familiarity with safety relief valves, control valves, regulators, or related industrial equipment.
• Background in oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial settings.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation skills — accuracy matters in this work.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in a shop environment (standing, climbing, bending, stooping).

Responsibilities

• Valve service and repair, testing, and remanufacturing of industrial valves including safety relief valves, control valves, tank vents, flame arresters, and regulators.
• Re-machining and lapping of critical valve components to manufacturer specifications.
• Clean, blast, and paint valve components to prepare for service and final inspection.
• Operate shop equipment including blasters, parts washers, torches, forklifts, and precision measurement tools.
• Field service work at customer sites as needed to get equipment back online fast.

Skills

Valve servicing

Mechanical aptitude

Reading calipers/micrometers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Precision Pump and Valve (PPV) is seeking a mechanically skilled Valve Technician to service and repair industrial valves including safety relief valves, control valves, and regulators. The role demands hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments and a commitment to quality workmanship in a VR-certified service center.

You will perform field and shop work, use precision measuring tools, and document test results and parts used with accuracy.