Senior Valve Technician – Field Service & Repair

Puffer-Sweiven; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven in Freeport, TX is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician with 5–8 years’ experience in valve and instrumentation assembly to join our service team. You will test, assemble, repair, and calibrate valves and related equipment at our main facility, service centers, and on customer sites.

You will document test results, communicate with customers about repairs, and follow all safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in valve or process instrumentation assembly.
• Repair, testing, and calibration experience required.
• Prior manual machine operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Test and assemble valves following procedures and specifications.
• Document test results and repair activities.
• Work at the main facility, service centers, and customer sites.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist in field testing and report defects.
• Perform after-hours call-outs independently when needed.

Skills

Valve & instrumentation experience

Repair & testing

Calibration experience

Mechanical and electrical experience

Manual machine operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Impact wrenches

Electric tools

Manual hand tools

Lapping machines

Testing equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Puffer-Sweiven in Freeport, TX is seeking a Mechanical Services Technician with 5–8 years’ experience in valve and instrumentation assembly to join our service team. You will test, assemble, repair, and calibrate valves and related equipment at our main facility, service centers, and on customer sites.

You will document test results, communicate with customers about repairs, and follow all safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area.