Valve Mechanic: Hands-On, Safety-Driven Technician

Carlton Staffing Group; 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

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.