Valve Technician

Compressor Engineering Corporation; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Compressor Engineering Corporation is seeking a skilled Reciprocating Compressor Valve Technician to repair valves, packing cases, unloaders, and related components with high precision in a machine shop environment.

You will read blueprints and schematics, select tools, set up lathes and other equipment, and verify dimensions using micrometers and calipers. The role requires at least five years of machining experience and safety-focused teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of machining experience required.
• Read blueprints, drawings, schematics, and engineering data to determine dimensions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines with safety and professionalism.
• Reads blueprints and selects tools and setups.
• Fabricates parts from drawings or samples.
• Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to ensure tolerances.
• Tests completed parts to confirm conformance.
• Assists with training of other valve technicians.
• Performs mechanic work on reciprocating compressor components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting compressor components

Analytical & communication skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Lapping tables

Job description

• Location 15888 Industry Way,Walker, LA, 70785,United States
• Job Category Repair
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

The Reciprocating Compressor Valve Technician is responsible for manually operating machines and repairing reciprocating compressor valves, packing cases, unloaders, etc., while adhering to the highest tolerances in an accurate and timely manner.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operates all equipment and tools with the utmost attention to safety and professionalism.
• Able to operate lathes, mills, grinders and lapping tables from part set up to job completion.
• Capable of using and reading: outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, vernier height and depth gauges.
• Studies blueprints, drawings, schematics, engineering information or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts.
• Selects appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used for machining work.
• Calculates dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
• Fabricates and manufactures various parts using drawings or sample parts.
• Measures, examines and tests completed parts in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Create and maintain a team focused work environment.
• Possesses advanced senior level skills relating to parts repairs and manufacturing and assists with training of other valve technicians.
• Additional duties include mechanic work on various reciprocating compressor components.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot reciprocating compressor components: valves, packing cases, unloaders, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily tasks.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School diploma or equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of previous machining experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exerts up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 25 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Regular on-time physical attendance is required.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time and throughout the day in a machine shop environment.
• Duties require verbal communication abilities, visual acuity, accuracy in reading data, and manual coordination and dexterity in handling items and operation of equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The position works full-time, Monday - Friday. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. CECO is not able to sponsor employment visas for this role. Note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from third parties at this time.