Valve Technician — Precision Assembly & Testing (1st Shift)

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Holidays

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Openwork's Houston team is hiring a Valve Technician for 1st shift. You will inspect, modify, repair, assemble, and test a wide range of industrial valves and automation packages to meet customer specs and safety standards.

The role requires reading schematics and data sheets, and performing hydro-static tests with precision tools. Responsibilities include disassembly, component replacement, actuator mounting, and documentation of test results.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; vocational training is a plus.
• 0 to 2+ years of hands-on experience servicing, modifying, or testing industrial valves.
• Knowledge of PVF (Pipes, Valves, and Fittings) is important.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, hydraulic presses, torque equipment, and pressure test rigs.
• Understanding of pneumatic circuits, tubing/fittings, and actuator travel adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and evaluate worn or defective valve components.
• Perform valve modifications (trim changes, sleeve swap-outs, bolting changes, conversions to fire-tested standards).
• Replace seals, seats, stems, packing, gaskets, and O-rings.
• Mount, calibrate, and wire actuators and accessories onto valves.
• Conduct hydro-static and pneumatic pressure testing on test stands.
• Use precision measuring tools to ensure tight tolerances.
• Complete and archive CMTRs and related quality documentation.
• Read schematics, P&IDs, valve data sheets, and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot valve automation performance issues and leaks.
• Assist warehouse operations as needed (receiving, forklifts, cranes).

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque equipment

Pressure test rigs

Pneumatic circuits

Valve maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in mechanical maintenance or hydraulics

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Torque equipment

Pressure test rigs

Job description

Openwork's Houston team is hiring a Valve Technician for 1st shift. You will inspect, modify, repair, assemble, and test a wide range of industrial valves and automation packages to meet customer specs and safety standards.

The role requires reading schematics and data sheets, and performing hydro-static tests with precision tools. Responsibilities include disassembly, component replacement, actuator mounting, and documentation of test results.