Valve Technician / Painting Specialist

IDEX Corporation; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEX Corporation’s Richter Pumps & Valves division in Geismar, LA is seeking a Valve Technician / Painting Specialist to assemble, test, and paint industrial valves, ensuring corrosion protection and adherence to specifications. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and operate basic test equipment in a safety-focused environment.

You should have 3–5 years of industry experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and basic math and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and math skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test valves according to engineering instructions and manuals.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems and align components.
• Operate cranes, hoists, and other equipment to move parts.
• Set up and operate test equipment; maintain logs and records.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Computer literacy

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years Industry Experience

Tools

JDE

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Valve Technician / Painting Specialist for Richter Pumps & Valves

Job Summary

Assembles mechanical valves, fabricated parts/components to make assemblies, sub-assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment. Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairs units or products that have failed to meet quality, technical, or customer requirements or specifications. Painting Specialist is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing industrial valves according to company standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications. This role ensures corrosion protection, durability, and proper identification of valves used in industrial operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assemble and test valves according to engineering instructions and technical manuals.
• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
• Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment to transport or position large parts.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment. Record information including test results, material usage, and identification numbers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical orders or procedures to determine component parts and methods and sequences of valve assembly. Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
• Maintain clean working environment/housekeeping.
• Ability to perform light automation for various style valves.
• Understand inventory management system and correctly issue components.

10 . Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings using spray guns

• Clean, sandblast, or otherwise prepare valve surfaces for painting or coatings.
• Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform touch-ups or rework as necessary to meet specifications
• Inspect surfaces and completed work to ensure quality standards are met.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Reading and writing in English.
• Computer literacy
• Forklift operation

Preferred

• Valve and pump experience
• JDE experience
• Industrial or Automotive Painting experience

Education And Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• 3-5 years Industry Experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
• Comfortable working in paint booths
• Ability to wear PPE such as respirators and protective clothing

Compensation Information

The expected pay range for this position is 0 - 0 annually.

Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other objective job-related factors. This position may be eligible for a bonus or other incentive plan, as well as other forms of compensation. The range provided should be the current base salary range for the job grade. (Note that, once the updated pay ranges as part of job architecture are implemented, those ranges should be used unless there is a different pay methodology dictated by CLA or trade union which requires further analysis or conversion with the range established as part of the job architecture project). Where applicable, the relevant provisions of the collective bargaining agreement must also be included as part of the posting.

As part of the IDEX Corporation Group, we welcome all people who contribute to the diversity of our company.

The masculine form is used in this job description only for better readability, but refers to the gender male, female and diverse.

Job Family:

Operations

Business Unit:

Aegis Flow Technologies