Field Service Technician Hunt Valve
About The Position
We are seeking a high-energy, self-starting Field Service Technician to support Hunt Valve Company, a Fairbanks Morse Defense company, supporting critical U.S. Navy operations at the Newport News Shipyard. This is a FULL-TIME DIRECT HIRE POSITION — NOT CONTRACT. If you are looking for stability, long-term career growth, and a true technical career path, this is it. You will maintain electro-mechanical actuator systems aboard U.S. Navy vessels, including Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier programs. These Hunt Valve actuators are critical shipboard systems used in the operation of cargo elevators, shipboard mechanical and control systems, and other mission-critical electro-mechanical applications aboard naval vessels. This is hands-on, precision technical work in a highly regulated, mission-critical naval environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
- Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting experience REQUIRED
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Experience with electrical test equipment
- Basic computer proficiency (laptop reporting, Microsoft Office)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- U.S. Citizenship required (NOFORN position)
- Must meet all security and access requirements for naval shipboard work
- Strong attendance and accountability required
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on, mechanically and electrically skilled
- Comfortable in physically demanding environments
- Strong communicator with a professional demeanor
- Safety-minded and detail-oriented
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Looking for a long-term technical career path, not just a job
Responsibilities
- Service electromechanical actuator systems on naval platforms
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical system issues
- Perform operational testing and system validation
- Use hand tools and calibrated test equipment
- Read and interpret: Electrical schematics, Mechanical drawings, Technical manuals
- Build, repair, and test wiring harnesses
- Document all work using laptop-based reporting systems
- Communicate technical findings with engineers and U.S. Navy personnel
- Maintain strict safety, quality, and procedural compliance
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 6% employer match
- 100% tuition reimbursement
- Strong long-term career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
