Mechanical Repair Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Minooka, IL

2d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect Company, is hiring a Repair Technician focused on isolation and field services to join its customer-oriented team. The role involves supporting the repair and testing of safety relief and industrial isolation valves and actuators, machining valve components to OEM specifications, and completing related service documentation. The technician will work at customer sites and in an industrial environment, follow safety requirements, and assist with rigging, hoisting, and transporting equipment.

Travel averages up to 50–60% over the year, primarily Monday through Friday, with local customer-site visits and travel throughout the Midwest. Spring and fall outage seasons are especially busy; the posting also notes travel of 30–40% during outage season. Overnight travel is required. Weekend and after-hours work may be required up to 20% of the time.

The position pays $24–$34 per hour, is eligible for overtime, and provides additional compensation for travel and fieldwork. Final pay depends on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to take direction, use initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a conscientious nature.
• Ability and desire to lead by example and work well with others.
• Willingness to work on site at customer facilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured on company insurance.
• Willingness to learn and improve skills for future advancement.
• Willingness to travel 30–40% of the time during fall and spring outage seasons.
• Ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate small objects and tools, and to work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights; stoop, crawl, and crouch while working on equipment; and work on feet for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to climb stairs while carrying up to 20 pounds and climb a 20-foot ladder.
• Ability to drive an average of 3–4 hours at a time and up to 8 hours in a day as needed.
• Ability to work for extended periods in high- and cold-temperature environments and in a loud industrial environment around equipment with exposed moving parts.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience.
• Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, instrumentation, or a related technology field.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Participate in repairing safety relief valves in accordance with the National Board VR Code.
• Participate in machining nozzles, discs, and associated parts to OEM specifications.
• Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief valves, industrial isolation valves, and actuators.
• Rig and hoist valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles.
• Use math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions, and check tolerances.
• Complete valve repair and service reports.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Travel to customer sites for on-site work and throughout the Midwest as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Student debt and tuition reimbursement.
• Referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED