Actuator Technician

Industrial Valve Sales and Service LLC • Cleveland, TN

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About The Position

For over fifty years, Industrial Valve Sales and Service has proudly serviced their customers across the county from their three locations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Since opening their first shop in 1975, Industrial Valve has been committed to delivering outstanding customer service and taking care of their employees. The company focuses on the sales, reconditioning, and repair of various types of valves and actuators for industries like power, chemical, and gas refining.

Job overview:
The actuator technician position will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair and installation and testing of various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators. This position will perform disassembly, cleaning, inspection, and repair of actuators and valves, including seal kit installation and component replacement at shop facilities and customer locations. The actuator technician should be able to perform pressure, leakage, and functional tests on actuators to ensure proper operation. This position should be able to diagnose electromechanical or hydraulic issues using tools like multi-meters, gauges, and software. You should be able to maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and compliance with safety standards. This position should be able to communicate timely updates to management, co-workers, and customers to ensure appropriate and successful completion of job responsibilities and to ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. You must be able to travel to job sites and adhere to all site safety and performance requirements.

Requirements

• Experience with Rotork and Limitorque Actuators (preferred)
• Experience installing Shafer, Biffi, Bettis, EIM electric and pneumatic actuators
• Experience installing and troubleshooting actuator controls
• Installing seal kits for electric and pneumatic actuators
• Experience with stainless steel tube bending and installation
• Basic OSHA Safety Training (preferred)
• Current or up-to-date TWIC (preferred)
• Basic mechanical aptitude including, but not limited to basic hand and power tool knowledge
• Organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrate effective time management skills
• Must be able to travel and have a clean driving record
• Clear background check and drug/ alcohol screening
• Travel when needed at anytime
• Working in hot and cold environments
• Bending, stooping, and walking
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Follows safety and quality procedures
• Must be able to read measuring / scaling devices
• Cleaning, blasting, and painting valve and actuator components
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentor other technicians
• Operate equipment (overhead hoist, blaster, parts washer, torch, etc.)
• Enjoy doing mechanical work
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Maintain equipment in area, as required
• May be required to help in field assignments
• Required to climb and work in various elevations depending on job scope
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must have a safety awareness in the industrial workplace
• Must be able to document and enter job data

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy our benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (among other plans), competitive 401(K) matching program, and paid time off and holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We provide our team with the support they need to achieve their goals. Our robust training program helps workers redefine their career path, so many of our employees have worked their way up from entry-level positions to senior-level management roles.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Industrial Valve Sales and Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and any other legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed