Valve Mechanic

Carlton Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlton Staffing Group is seeking a Valve Mechanic for a Southeast Houston client. This contract-to-hire role pays $20–$25 per hour, with hours from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

Duties include valve write-ups, pre-testing, disassembly, painting, and preparation for shipment. You will document manufacturer data, verify against specs, operate test stands, and maintain safe, organized work areas per PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of mechanical experience required.
• Valve or process instrumentation equipment disassembly experience preferred.
• Ability to safely use impact wrenches, testing equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for 8 hours.
• Read customer specifications, manuals, and installation instructions.
• Good documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform valve write-ups, pre-testing, disassembly, blasting, cleaning, and painting of relief valves and related equipment.
• Document manufacturer tag data, compare data against specs, and report discrepancies.
• Secure valves to test stands, record pre-test results, and maintain documentation.
• Disassemble valves per manufacturer instructions and customer requirements.
• Prepare valves for painting and shipment, move to final inspection.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow PPE and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Documentation

Read specs

Teamwork

Tools

Impact wrenches

Testing equipment

Lapping machines

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

We’re hiring a Valve Mechanic for our Southeast Houston client! We are looking for experienced, mechanically inclined, and safety-focused candidates who are ready to interview immediately!

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DREAM JOB:

Job Title: Valve Mechanic
Location: Southeast Houston
Pay: $20 to $25 hour
Hours: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Duration: Contract to Hire

Description of Duties:

Perform valve write-ups, pre-testing, disassembly, blasting, cleaning, and painting of relief valves and related pressure protection equipment. Accurately document manufacturer tag and data plate information, compare valve data against customer specifications, and report discrepancies before processing. Secure valves to test stands, record pre-test results, and maintain complete job documentation. Disassemble valves according to manufacturer instructions, company procedures, and customer requirements. Document visible defects, clean valve bodies and components, and stage parts for inspection. Prepare valves for painting and shipment, apply paint according to customer specifications, and move completed valves to final inspection. Safely handle materials and maintain clean, organized work areas while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of mechanical or related experience required
Valve or process instrumentation equipment disassembly experience preferred
Ability to safely use impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, and testing equipment
Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts
Ability to read customer specifications, assembly manuals, and installation, operation, and maintenance instructions; schematic reading may be required
Good computer, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand or walk for 8 hours per day
Ability to perform frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, with exposure to chemicals, noise, vibration, and moving equipment
Ability to recognize emergency alarms and follow prescribed response procedures