Valve Mechanic

EPI Valves Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

PTO and paid holidays

Training and career growth

Job summary

EPI Valves Texas is seeking an experienced Valve Technician to manage the full lifecycle of valve maintenance in our shop. Disassembly, inspection, precision assembly, testing, and meticulous QA documentation are core responsibilities.

A strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety are essential for handling large-bore valves. You will disassemble, assemble, test, and document service work while ensuring correct parts via material requisitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with large bore gate valves.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• U.S. Citizenship required for compliance/facility.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
• Successful pre-employment drug screening and ongoing random testing.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly & Inspection: Safely disassemble valves; inspect components for wear, damage, or non-conformance against specifications.
• Assembly & Testing: Perform precision assembly and pressure/performance testing on serviced and reconditioned valves.
• Quality & Documentation: Accurately complete QA/QC documentation, test reports, and service records.
• Material Management: Process material requisitions to ensure correct parts and supplies are utilized.
• Quality Functions: Adhere to shop quality control standards and participate in QA processes as required.
• Safety & Shop Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace in compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Valve maintenance hands-on

Reading technical drawings

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Valve Technician to join our shop team. In this role, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of valve maintenance—including disassembly, thorough inspection, precision assembly, testing, and detailed quality documentation.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and hands-on expertise with large-bore valves, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Disassembly & Inspection: Safely disassemble valves; inspect components for wear, damage, or non-conformance against specifications.


• Assembly & Testing: Perform precision assembly and pressure/performance testing on serviced and reconditioned valves.


• Quality & Documentation: Accurately complete all required QA/QC documentation, test reports, and service records.


• Material Management: Understand and process material requisitions to ensure correct parts and supplies are utilized.


• Quality Functions: Adhere to shop quality control standards and participate in additional quality assurance processes as required.


• Safety & Shop Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace in compliance with company safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience working specifically with large bore gate valves.


• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.


• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for compliance/facility requirements).


• Licensing: Must possess a valid, current Driver’s License.


• Technical Skills: Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.


• Drug Screen Requirements: Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening and consent to ongoing random drug testing.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage (commensurate with experience)


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth