Repair Technician

Novaspect; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company 401K match

ESOP

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Novaspect, Inc. is seeking a Repair Technician focused on pressure relief valves and field service to join our customer-oriented team in the Des Moines area.

You will perform valve repairs, assist with machining and testing, and travel regionally up to 50-60% annually to customer sites, with occasional longer trips during outages. The role requires safety focus, good communication, and ability to work on-site.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and able to read and interpret technical documents.
• Must be able to follow directions, take initiative, and complete tasks.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork oriented.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internal business systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Repair safety relief valves and assist with machining to OEM specs.
• Assist in repair and testing of valves and actuators.
• Rigging and hoisting components per OSHA standards.
• Process travel to customer sites; 50-60% travel annually; some overnight travel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong verbal communication

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, Instrumentation or related Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis in pressure relief valve and field services to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team.

Repair Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety guidelines and OSHA standards
• Participate in the repair of safety relief valves in accordance with the National Board VR Code
• Participate in the machining of nozzles, discs and associated parts to OEM specifications
• Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, industrial isolation valves, and actuators
• Rigging and hoisting valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards
• Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles
• Apply math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions and verify tolerances
• Complete valve repair and service reports
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Average travel time is up to 50-60% (Monday-Friday) over the course of the year. This means local travel to customer sites to perform on-site work and travel as needed throughout the Midwest. Spring and Fall are outage seasons and are the busy travel times of the year Weekends and afterhours work may be required, up to 20% of the time. Overnight travel is required Other duties as required

Repair Technician Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma required
• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience preferred
• Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, Instrumentation or related Technology field preferred
• Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc.

Repair Technician Additional Requirements:

• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature
• Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement

Repair Technician Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 10,000 pounds.
• In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, candidates must be able to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools.
• Ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees.
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment.
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts.
• Ability to climb stairs with up to 20lbs.
• Ability to climb a 20ft. ladder.
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical.
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours.

Repair Technician Pay:

Hourly Rate: $23-$32 Eligible for overtime Additional compensation will be paid for any travel and fieldwork The final offer will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in the position.

Repair Technician Benefits:

• Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.

Key Words:

Industrial Repair Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Pump Technician, Controls Technician, Automation Technician Novaspect seeks to increase the success and sustainability of our customers’ operations and our local communities. We do this by providing best-in-class industrial automation solutions. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, we are also looking for folks who share our desire to have a positive impact on customers and their communities, and with a personal investment in successful results.