Valve Technician - Control and Isolation Valves

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven is seeking a Valve Technician - Control and Isolation Valves for the Houston, TX area. You will test, assemble, and repair valves, documenting results and communicating with customers on status.

The role demands extensive hands-on work with valve assemblies, testing equipment, and field support as needed. The position requires 5–8 years in valve/instrumentation assembly, including MOV experience, and a mix of mechanical and electrical skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–8 years experience in valve or instrumentation assembly, testing, calibration.
• Experience with MOV preferred.
• Prior manual machine operating experience preferred.
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tests and assemble valves per manufacturers’ procedures and work orders.
• Documents testing and repair of equipment.
• May communicate with customers about repair/test status.
• Clean corrosive deposits from parts using solvents or brushes.
• Paints valves and fittings using a spray gun.
• Tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test at the main facility.
• Inspect and verify assembly accuracy against standards.
• Record all test results and handle materials movement.

Skills

5–8 years exp

Valve assembly

MOV experience

Manual machining

Electrical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Testing equipment

Lapping machines

Overhead cranes

Job description

Valve Technician - Control and Isolation Valves

Job Category: Mechanical Services Technician

Requisition Number: VALVE002590

• Posted : October 7, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Houston, TX 77034, USA

Description

Company Description:

For over 80 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.

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

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 to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment.
• 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.

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
• Experience with Motor Operated Valves (MOV) preferred.
• Prior manual machine operating experience strongly preferred
• Mechanical and Electrical experience preferred.

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.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

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