Valve Technician – AL

Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc.; Decatur, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Chalmers and Kubeck South is seeking a valve technician in Decatur, AL. You will disassemble, inspect, install, and test valves in the shop and at customer sites, and you may perform sandblasting, polishing, and cleaning of parts. You will also enter data into ValvKeep and install or replace components.

On-the-job training is provided for qualified applicants. Applicants should have good mechanical aptitude; prior valve work is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, install, and test valves in the shop at specified locations.
• Sandblast, polish, and clean parts, and enter data into ValvKeep.
• Install or replace components as needed.
• Travel to job sites as required and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Travel required

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ValvKeep

Overhead crane

Gauges & measurement tools

Job description

Location: Decatur, AL | Job Type: Full Time | Pay Type: Hourly

• Insurance-Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life (Employee, Spouse, and Children)
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation Time

Description

Valve technicians will perform the following tasks, but are not limited to: disassemble, inspect, install, and test valves in the shop at specified locations. Other responsibilities include sandblasting, polishing, and cleaning parts, as well as entering data into ValvKeep, and installing or replacing components.

Applicants must have good mechanical aptitude. Chalmers and Kubeck South will provide on-the-job training for qualified applicants. Mechanical and safety valve work history or experience is preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Must follow attendance and punctuality to company policy.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Safely function in an industrial setting where manufacturing conditions exist.
• Ability to use overhead crane and/or hoist.
• Ability to use appropriate gauges and measurements.
• Must have the ability to use various mechanical tools.
• Meet quality and productivity requirements.
• Ability and willingness to use the company designated personal protective equipment.
• Visual ability to read directions, prints, and gauges.
• Some heavy lifting required.