Mechanical Repair Technician
About The Position
Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect Company, is hiring a Repair Technician focused on pressure relief valve repair and field services. The technician will help repair and test safety relief valves, industrial isolation valves, and actuators; machine components to OEM specifications; and provide on-site customer service. The role involves frequent travel throughout the Midwest, including overnight travel, with heavier travel during spring and fall outage seasons. Weekend and after-hours work may be required. This position requires working safely in industrial environments and performing physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, driving, and working with tools and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Must have mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able 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 conscientious nature.
- Ability and desire to lead by example and work well with others.
- Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under company insurance.
- Must be willing to learn and improve skills for future advancement.
- Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds.
- Must pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds; grasp and manipulate small objects and tools; and work with hand tools.
- Able to work at heights, stoop, crawl, crouch on hands and knees, and remain on feet for eight hours per day.
- Able to climb stairs while carrying up to 20 pounds and climb a 20-foot ladder.
- Able to drive an average of 3–4 hours at a time and up to 8 hours in a day as needed.
- Able to work in loud industrial environments, around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts, and in high- and cold-temperature environments for extended hours.
Nice To Haves
- Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience preferred.
- Associate’s degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, instrumentation, or a related technology field preferred.
- Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping and workplace safety.
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 related parts to OEM specifications.
- Assist with 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 confirm tolerances.
- Complete valve repair and service reports.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Travel to customer sites to perform on-site work and travel as needed throughout the Midwest.
- 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.
- Eligible for overtime.
- Additional compensation for travel and fieldwork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
