Production Technician/Valve Automation - Odessa TX

vanzandtcontrols; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation in Fort Worth, TX, is hiring a Production Technician for the Odessa, TX location. You will build and repair different types of valves and actuators and report to the Production Manager.

This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork as you collaborate with internal staff and fellow technicians to service valve systems.

Ongoing training is provided to grow product knowledge and ensure high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with valve actuation and/or control valves is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to configure, calibrate and commission digital equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Self-motivated with willingness to grow product knowledge of VanZandt products.
• High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or less periodically.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal staff to provide technical assistance with our VanZandt Controls supplied valves, actuators, and control products
• Perform in-house repairs of valves, actuators and controls
• Work with other production technicians
• Operate a forklift (training will be provided)
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times, understand and comply with all policies

Skills

Valve actuation

Read/interpret docs

Configure/calibrate digital equipment

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation together are a complete lifecycle solutions and services provider. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation has over 250 employees in 13 locations in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. VanZandt Controls is a premier distributor of valve automation, flow measurement, instrumentation and controls products with unmatched capability in valve production and machining. Eagle Automation is a world class systems integrator, services, application engineering, panel shop and board repair provider. We win together with a purpose. Faith, family and diversity are our foundation. Safety and integrity are our pillars. Maintaining these priorities allows us to serve our customers, hire and retain top talent, and have great manufacturer partnerships on a long-term basis. We take pride in our Brand Promise - 1st to Quote, 1st to Deliver, Reliable Service. We are a rapidly growing organization with endless potential for career growth.

Position:

Production Technician

This position will be based at our Odessa, TX location. In this position you will build and repair different types of valves and actuators. The Production technician reports directly to the Production Manager.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

This position will build and repair different types of valves and actuators. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times, understand and comply with all policies. Other duties as assigned. Regular and reliable attendance.

• Work with internal staff to provide technical assistance with our VanZandt Controls supplied valves, actuators, and control products
• Perform in-house repairs of valves, actuators and controls
• Work with other production technicians
• Operate a forklift (training will be provided)
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times, understand and comply with all policies

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with valve actuation and/or control valves is preferred, but not required
• Ability to configure, calibrate and commission digital equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Must be self-motivated and have a willingness to grow your product knowledge in relation to VanZandt products, their functionality and use
• High-energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable working individually and in a team environment to reach goals
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or less periodically

Hours

M-F 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (may be subject to change with the needs of the business)

Training

VanZandt Controls and Eagle Automation provides ongoing training and development plans