Valve Mechanic

Professional Alternatives; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in the Great Southwest is seeking a Valve Mechanic for ASAP start, with temp-to-hire opportunities at $24 hourly. You will write up, pre-test, and disassemble relief valves, documenting data from manufacturer tags and ensuring compliance with customer specs.

Candidates need 2 years of mechanical experience, and experience with valve or process instrumentation equipment disassembly is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document valve data from Manufacturers tags / data plates on to valve write up sheet.
• Compare valve data to customer supplied specification sheets.
• Report any discrepancies to repair coordinator for resolution prior to giving repair packet to data entry.
• Position and secure valve to pre-test stand and record pre-test results on valve write up sheet.
• Forward job packet to data entry clerk, valves write up sheet, customer supplied specification sheet and any other customer supplied documentation, except MSDS sheet.
• Place valve(s) in staging area with MSDS sheet.
• When job packet is complete, with work traveler, place it with the valve and move to the tear down area.
• Review MSDS sheet and wear proper PPE for protection. If not sure of proper PPE, contact Supervisor prior to proceeding with tear down.
• Disassemble relief valves by following client SRV procedures, manufacturers' disassembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Place bodies and valve components in specified job / tote boxes.
• Document on valve work traveler any visually notable defects or abnormalities detected at the time of tear down and or take pictures with digital camera for file or to be emailed to customer.
• Clean bodies and valve components with appropriate cleaning solution or abrasive.
• Move valve and components to the inspection staging area.
• Skid valves up after final test and move to the paint booth.
• Paint valves per customer requirements found in the GCS or special instructions field located on the valve work traveler.
• Move painted valve to final inspection staging area.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Follow Safe Work Procedures and Company Safety Policies and Procedures, which includes but is not limited to: Obeying warning signs and postings, Immediately reporting any injury, accident, or near-miss incidents, Reporting unsafe hazards and unsafe conditions, Completing safety training by the due date, Using personal protective equipment as required by the employer.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Valve Mechanic Needed ASAP

Great Southwest location! Start ASAP with a great, well known company to $24 hourly temp to hire

General Statement

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, write up, pre-test and disassemble, blast / clean / paint Relief Valves and other pressure protection related products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately document valve data from Manufacturers tags / data plates on to valve write up sheet.
• Compare valve data to customer supplied specification sheets.
• Report any discrepancies to repair coordinator for resolution prior to giving repair packet to data entry.
• Position and secure valve to pre-test stand and record pre-test results on valve write up sheet.
• Forward job packet to data entry clerk, valves write up sheet, customer supplied specification sheet and any other customer supplied documentation, except MSDS sheet.
• Place valve(s) in staging area with MSDS sheet.
• When job packet is complete, with work traveler, place it with the valve and move to the tear down area.
• Review MSDS sheet and wear proper PPE for protection. If not sure of proper PPE, contact Supervisor prior to proceeding with tear down.
• Disassemble relief valves by following client SRV procedures, manufacturers' disassembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Place bodies and valve components in specified job / tote boxes.
• Document on valve work traveler any visually notable defects or abnormalities detected at the time of tear down and or take pictures with digital camera for file or to be e-mailed to customer.
• Clean bodies and valve components with appropriate cleaning solution or abrasive.
• Move valve and components to the inspection staging area.
• Skid valves up after final test and move to the paint booth.
• Paint valves per customer requirements found in the GCS or special instructions field located on the valve work traveler.
• Move painted valve to final inspection staging area.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Follow Safe Work Procedures and Company Safety Policies and Procedures, which includes but is not limited to:

• Obeying warning signs and postings
• Immediately reporting any injury, accident, or near-miss incidents
• Reporting unsafe hazards and unsafe conditions
• Completing safety training by the due date
• Using personal protective equipment as required by the employer

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills

• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.