Valve Technician (47527)

MCE - Motion & Control Enterprises, LLC; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

PPV, an MCE Company, is seeking a Valve Technician to join our Lake Charles area team. You will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, testing, and calibration of control valves and related equipment in line with manufacturer specs and customer requirements.

As a key contributor to reliability and performance, you will diagnose issues, perform precision measurements with dial calipers and micrometers, and uphold high quality standards while working with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• HS or GED is a plus.
• Experience with maintenance and service of pressure relief valves.
• Ability to read manuals and use precision tools.

Responsibilities

• Locate, read, and follow manufacturer installation and operation manuals.
• Inspect and determine corrective actions as authorized.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot valves and related equipment to specs.
• Install instrumentation/accessories as needed and calibrate measurement equipment.
• Measure critical dimensions per manufacturer specs.
• Possibility to take a leadership role in the assigned area.

Skills

Valve maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Precision measurement

Reading manuals

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Education or GED

Tools

Dial caliper

Micrometer

Pressure testing equipment

Test benches

Job description

At PPV, an MCE Company, we’re growing – and we’re hiring a Technician to help us grow even further! The Valve Technician is responsible for the assembly, inspection, testing, and calibration of control valves and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and customer requirements. This role plays a key part in ensuring product reliability and performance by accurately diagnosing issues, performing precision measurements, and maintaining high quality standards.

Essential Duties

• Locate, use, and comprehend manufacturer installation and operation manuals
• Perform inspection to identify necessary corrective action as authorized
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot valves and other equipment per applicable codes and standards per manufacturer and/or customer requirements
• Install instrumentation/accessories as necessary
• Perform calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with internal quality procedures
• Measure and record critical dimensions per manufacturer specifications
• May act in a leadership role for assigned area

Qualifications

Required skills/abilities

• Must have relevant experience pertaining to maintenance and service of pressure relief valves.
• Education & Experience:
  • HS Education or GED Equivalent a plus
• Skills & Abilities (Comprehension & mechanical aptitude)
  • Successful completion of all applicable Quality Standardization Procedures
  • Ability to properly assemble and test valves/equipment of multiple relief valve manufacturers
  • Proficient use of precision dimensional equipment (i.e. dial caliper, micrometer, etc.)
  • Ability to bend and fit tubing
  • Effective oral & written communication skills
  • Demonstrated “can do” attitude and excellent customer service skills
  • Can work independently with minimal supervision

Essential Physical Functions

• Lifting: up to 50 pounds
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet
• Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Operating machinery and/or power tools
• Operating motor vehicles/ Forklift
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company paid life and AD&D coverage.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefit products.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental Leave

Who We Are

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) provides custom, innovative solutions for automation, engineered systems, fluid power, compressed air, flow control, lubrication, and instrumentation challenges.

Motion & Control Enterprise, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.