Mechanical Repair Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Minooka, IL

21h • $24 - $34

About The Position

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect Company, is hiring a Repair Technician with an emphasis on actuation and field services. The role is part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team and involves repairing, testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting industrial equipment and components in the shop and at customer sites. The technician will perform actuator diagnostics and repairs independently with minimal supervision, assist with valve repair and testing, operate and mount actuators, and communicate directly with customers or site contacts during on-site work.

The position involves local and regional travel throughout the Midwest, including overnight travel. Average travel is roughly 15–25% over the year, with travel increasing to 30–40% during Spring and Fall outage seasons. Weekends and after-hours work may be required up to 20% of the time. Compensation is hourly, with overtime eligibility and additional compensation for travel and fieldwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to take direction, use initiative, and follow 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 skill level for future advancement.
• Ability to travel 30–40% of the time during Spring and Fall 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 work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights, stoop, crawl, and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees.
• Ability to work on feet for 8 hours per day and in a loud industrial environment around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts.
• 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 hours in high- and low-temperature environments.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience.
• Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, instrumentation, or a related technology field.
• Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Repair, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic components.
• Perform actuator diagnostics and repairs independently, with minimal supervision, using standard procedures and tools.
• Interface directly with customers or site contacts to clarify service needs and provide status updates during on-site work.
• Assist in training or mentoring lower-level technicians by demonstrating proper safety practices and repair techniques.
• Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, industrial isolation, and control valves.
• Assist with mounting and operating actuators in the shop and field.
• 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 verify tolerances.
• Complete valve repair and service reports.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Travel to customer sites and throughout the Midwest as needed, including overnight travel.
• 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 a 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED