Mechanical Repair Technician

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Woodbury, MN

13d • $24 - $34

About The Position

Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect Company, is hiring a Repair Technician focused on control valves and field services to join its customer-oriented team. The technician participates in repair, machining, testing, and servicing of safety relief valves, industrial isolation valves, actuators, and related components, while following applicable safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and National Board VR Code requirements. The role also involves customer-site work, equipment handling, reporting, and maintaining a clean work environment.

The position averages 50–60% travel over the year, primarily Monday through Friday, including local customer-site work and travel throughout the Midwest. Spring and fall outage seasons are busy travel periods. Overnight travel is required, and weekends or after-hours work may be required up to 20% of the time.

The hourly pay range is $24–$34, with eligibility for overtime and additional compensation for travel and fieldwork. The final offer depends on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 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 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 operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 10,000 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; grasp and manipulate small objects and tools; and work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights, stoop, crawl, crouch, and work on hands and knees around equipment.
• Ability to work on feet for 8 hours per day and in a loud industrial environment around equipment with exposed moving parts.
• Ability to climb stairs 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 extended hours in high- and cold-temperature environments.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight travel; the posting describes average annual travel of up to 50–60% and travel of 30–40% during spring and fall outage seasons.
• Availability for occasional weekend and after-hours work, up to 20% of the time.

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 all safety guidelines and OSHA standards.
• Participate in safety relief valve repairs in accordance with the National Board VR Code.
• Participate in machining nozzles, discs, and associated 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 verify tolerances.
• Complete valve repair and service reports.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Travel to customer sites and throughout the Midwest to perform on-site work.
• 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.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Additional compensation for travel and fieldwork.

What This Job Offers

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