Industrial Valve Technician: Hands-On Field & Shop

Proconex; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee-owned ESOP benefits

Job summary

Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is seeking Valve Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial valves and related equipment in critical process industries. You will work with experienced technicians and support field service activities.

Candidates from military, manufacturing, maintenance, or heavy industry backgrounds are encouraged; prior valve experience is not required. AVS provides extensive training, strong safety culture, and clear advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Hands-on experience in a skilled trade (military service, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, plant operations, etc.).
• Ability to use hand tools and basic mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to learn and master a specialized industrial trade.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass DOT test.
• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial valves and related equipment.
• Assist with assembly and disassembly of control valves, safety relief valves, and isolation valves.
• Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to identify equipment issues.
• Conduct valve testing, calibration, and performance verification.
• Read and follow technical procedures, drawings, and service documentation.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records.
• Support customer outages, maintenance projects, and field service activities.
• Maintain high safety standards at customer facilities and AVS locations.
• Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers to continually develop skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Skilled trade experience

Hand tools use

Team and independent work

Safety commitment

Travel readiness

Strong work ethic

DOT medical/ CDL readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is seeking Valve Technicians to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial valves and related equipment in critical process industries. You will work with experienced technicians and support field service activities.

Candidates from military, manufacturing, maintenance, or heavy industry backgrounds are encouraged; prior valve experience is not required. AVS provides extensive training, strong safety culture, and clear advancement opportunities