Millright Mechanic

R.E. Mason; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The Valve Repair Technician position is responsible for repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of all types of valves, actuators and related instruments.

This role offers opportunities to develop advanced technical and mechanical skills through hands-on experience, training, and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment. Overtime may be available based on demand.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair valves and actuators.
• Pre-test, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and assembly.
• Calibrate and test valves and instrumentation.
• Document repair activities with findings and parts used.
• Communicate with customers for troubleshooting and disposition.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and company rules.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Technical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

OT flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Basic computer skills

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Seat facing machines

Power tools

Sand blasters

Job description

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.

R.E. Masonis an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.

General Description

The Valve Repair Technician position is responsible for the repair, assembly, calibration, and diagnostics of all types of valves, actuators and related instruments.

This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced technical and mechanical skills through hands-on experience, continued training, and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment and customer applications. Associates in this role have opportunities for long-term career advancement and increased compensation growth as skills and experience develop.

Additional overtime opportunities may also be available based on customer demand and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves.
• Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators.
• Work is performed at R.E. Mason authorized repair facilities and customer locations and includes;
  • Pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in-process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators.
  • Calibration and testing of valves, related instruments and process instrumentation.
  • Assembly of new and repaired equipment.
  • Document repair, testing and assembly activities - cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc.
• Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs.
• Adherence to all safety, quality and company rules/regulations.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards.
• Participation and involvement in Safety, Quality and Activities Committees.
• Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program.
• Reference appropriate technical sources.
• Complete site specific safety requirements.
• Maintain driver eligibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills - exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel.
• Time Management Skills
• Teamwork
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Mechanical Ability/Aptitude
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting
• Ability to stay task focused
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.
• Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
• Must to able operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.
• Desire to learn and expand technical trade-related skills.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Experience/Competencies

• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment
• 3+ years of valve-related experience or nuclear/regulated industry experience

Physical Requirements:

• Standing – long periods of time
• Walking – long periods of time
• Sitting
• Kneeling– long periods of time
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing