Repair Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health benefits

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is seeking a Repair Technician focused on control valves and field services. The role involves diagnostics, repairs, and on-site customer support across the Midwest, with travel expected and weekends possible.

Ideal candidates will hold a High School Diploma, an Associate’s in related tech fields preferred, and demonstrate strong safety practices, clear communication, and the ability to work with complex control systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Industrial maintenance or valve repair experience is valued.
• Strong safety awareness and housekeeping practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA standards and safety guidelines on all projects.
• Perform control valve diagnostics and repairs independently.
• Assist in servicing, tuning, and commissioning of mechanical products and controls.
• Interface with customers to clarify service needs and provide updates.
• Train or mentor lower-level technicians as needed.
• Repair and test safety relief valves and actuators.
• Rig and hoist valve components per OSHA.
• Complete service reports and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Willing to work on site

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree (Instrumentation / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial / Mechanical) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis in control valve and field services to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will have excellent industrial aptitude and will be committed to the success of our company.

Repair Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety guidelines and OSHA standards
• Perform control valve diagnostics and repairs independently, with minimal supervision, using standard procedures and tools
• Participate in the servicing, tuning, calibrating, starting-up and commissioning of mechanical products and/or automated controls (i.e. panels, digital controllers, control valves, metering and building automation equipment)
• Interface directly with customers or site contacts to clarify service needs and provide status updates during on-site work.
• Assist in training or mentoring lower-level technicians by demonstrating proper safety practices and repair techniques.
• 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 40% (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
• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical or related Technology field preferred
• Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc.
• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair preferred
• Industrial electricity experience or actuator setup preferred
• Industrial safety and relief valve experience preferred
• Industrial electrical safety preferred

Repair Technician Additional Requirements:

• Must have electrical aptitude
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High 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
• Work weekends and afterhours as needed

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 (up to 20 flights per day)
• Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
• Ability to work with up to 480 volts
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
• 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:

• 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

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.