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Valve Technician

Puffer-Sweiven

Freeport (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking a Valve Technician who will test and assemble valves, ensuring operations meet customer specifications. This full-time position requires significant experience in mechanical and electrical systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a company with over 75 years in automation and process control, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations in the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Qualifications

5 to 8 years of experience with valve assembly and testing required.
Mechanical and electrical experience preferred.
Good computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

Tests and assembles valves following assembly procedures and specifications.
Documents testing and repair of the equipment.
Cleans and maintains valves and parts as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Good communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to read assembly manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Impact wrenches

Electric and manual hand tools

Testing equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

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Company Description:

For over 75 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Specialties:

As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

Process Control & Safety Systems
Control Valves & Regulators
Isolation Valves & Actuation
Oil & Gas Automation
Reliability Solutions & Services
Pressure Management
Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
Instrumentation

Process Control & Safety Systems
Control Valves & Regulators
Isolation Valves & Actuation
Oil & Gas Automation
Reliability Solutions & Services
Pressure Management
Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
Instrumentation
Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
Documents the testing (test reports) and repair of the equipment.
May communicate with customers directly to discuss the status of the repairs and tests.
Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
Paints valve, fittings and other devices using spray gun.
Required to work at main facility, other Puffer Service Centers as well as customer site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment. Customer site work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc.
Position, fit or align valve parts on workbench, floor or machine following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
Record all test results.
Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
Assists in setting up field test equipment for testing valves in the field.
Label product with identifying data.
Follow safety procedures and regulations.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs other related duties other departments as required.
Required to work independent of supervision for after-hours call-outs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Skills:

5 to 8 years of experience required, including specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment assembly. Repair, testing, calibration experience required
Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.
Good computer skills.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, lapping machines, testing equipment, overhead cranes and forklifts.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
Ability to read customer specification sheets. May have to read schematic drawings.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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