AVS Valve Technician
About The Position
Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is seeking motivated, technically-minded individuals to join their growing team and develop into highly skilled Valve Technicians. This role offers the opportunity to build a career in a specialized, respected industrial trade, with training and support provided regardless of background (military, heavy equipment repair, manufacturing, food production, refinery operations, hydraulics, automotive, shipyards, power generation, or industrial maintenance). AVS is a full-service safety relief and control valve repair center supporting customers throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region, providing repair, testing, calibration, diagnostics, upgrades, and field services for critical industrial facilities. Technicians work on equipment that keeps various industrial operations running safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Hands-on experience in a skilled trade (military service, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, plant operations, etc.)
- Ability to use hand tools and basic mechanical equipment
- Willingness to learn and master a specialized industrial trade
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Valid driver's license and able to pass DOT test
- Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region as needed
Nice To Haves
- Previous valve experience
- Shipyard, refinery, or plant experience
- Military mechanical experience
- Industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience
- Mechanical repair or troubleshooting background
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, or process equipment
- Experience reading technical drawings, schematics, or maintenance procedures
- Prior valve, instrumentation, or controls experience
- Food production or manufacturing plant background
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair activities on industrial valves and related equipment
- Assist with the assembly and disassembly of control valves, safety relief valves, and isolation valves
- Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to identify equipment issues
- Conduct valve testing, calibration, and performance verification
- Read and follow technical procedures, drawings, and service documentation
- Complete service reports and maintenance records
- Support customer outages, maintenance projects, and field service activities
- Maintain high safety standards at customer facilities and AVS locations
- Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers to continuously develop your skills
Benefits
- Paid hands-on training in a specialized, high-demand trade
- Factory training opportunities with industry leaders (Emerson, etc.)
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Stable, long-term career with clear advancement opportunities
- Clean, professional work environment
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
