Career Valve Technician

Trinity Health•Shell Rock, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. is hiring a Career Valve Technician at its Shell Rock, Iowa plant. The technician performs maintenance, assessment, repair, and testing on various industrial valves. The position begins with day-shift training and transitions to night shift as business needs grow in 2027. Travel to job sites may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of industrial experience, or an equivalent number of years of education and experience (preferred).
Experience repairing various valves and actuators, including pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric types.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
Ability to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills, including basic experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of blueprint-reading and technical-application experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Disassemble, clean, inspect, measure, assemble, and test valves, including safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, and bottom outlet valves.
Repair and test various valves, including ball valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, and safety relief valves.
Examine valve parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas on defective units.
Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves.
Replace defective parts and reassemble units according to customer specifications.
Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings using precision testing equipment.
Follow schematics and documented procedures in accordance with applicable Quality Control and ASME National Board standards.
Complete maintenance, calibration, and documentation related to testing and repairs, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Travel to job sites when required and comply with site safety and performance requirements.
May train others in the standards and processes of the role.