Valve Technician

Control Southern; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Southern is seeking a skilled valve and actuator repair technician to join its Jacksonville team. You will inspect, repair, calibrate, and test valves and actuators, performing full repair cycles and documenting outcomes.

The role requires 1–3 years of repair experience or equivalent training, a valid Driver's license, and the ability to lift 44 lbs. Expect varied shifts, safety adherence, and on-site customer support at facilities and remote sites.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in valve, pump, or actuator repair (or equivalent training). Welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Ability to lift up to 44 lbs and work in varied conditions (heat, cold, clean rooms).
• Comfortable with off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of rigging and moving heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain valves (control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, plug) and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot valves and process instrumentation.
• Complete full repair cycle: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection.
• Document all repair activities, including cause of failure and parts used.
• Provide technical support and communicate with customers on-site and in-shop.
• Adhere to National Board VR/UV program guidelines and site-specific safety requirements.
• Operate repair equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, sandblasters, and power tools.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Time management

Teamwork

Welding

Machining

Job description

Overview

Location: Jacksonville, Florida | Travel: Yes (overnight required)

Join Control Southern’s expert team and help keep critical industrial systems running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, repair, and maintain a variety of valves (control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, plug) and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, electric).
• Perform calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of valves and process instrumentation.
• Complete full repair cycle: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection.
• Document all repair activities, including cause of failure and parts used.
• Provide technical support and communicate with customers on-site and in-shop.
• Adhere to National Board VR/UV program guidelines and site-specific safety requirements.
• Operate repair equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, sandblasters, and power tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 1–3 years in valve, pump, or actuator repair (or equivalent training). Welding and machining skills are a plus.
• Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, time management, and teamwork.
• Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license and insurability.
  • Ability to lift up to 44 lbs and work in varied conditions (heat, cold, clean rooms).
  • Comfortable with off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed.
  • Knowledge of rigging and moving heavy equipment.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a safety-first culture with opportunities for growth.
• Work on diverse projects at our repair facilities and customer sites.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver reliability and safety to our customers.