Precision Assembler

Flowserve Corporation•Boothwyn, PA

About The Position

A Control Valve and Positioner Assembler turns individual components into reliable flow-control equipment. This role assembles, adjusts, tests, and documents control valves, pneumatic and electro-pneumatic positioners, actuators, and related accessories in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and customer requirements. The assembler works hands-on with valve bodies, bonnets, trim, actuators, tubing, fittings, linkages, and instrumentation. Success depends on disciplined craftsmanship, including correctly tightening fasteners, verifying travel settings, eliminating air leaks, and preparing each completed unit for demanding industrial service. The ideal assembler combines steady craftsmanship with a troubleshooter’s mindset. They work safely, follow procedures, protect product quality, and take pride in delivering reliable equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in mechanical assembly, industrial manufacturing, valve assembly, instrumentation, or a related technical environment.
Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions, pneumatic schematics, and bills of materials.
Working knowledge of hand tools, torque tools, measuring instruments, and basic test equipment.
Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work while maintaining quality and traceability.
Ability to safely lift, move, and position components and assemblies as required by the work area.
Basic computer skills for accessing work instructions, recording production data, and completing quality documentation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with control valves, actuators, pneumatic systems, positioners, or industrial instrumentation.
Technical certificate, vocational training, or apprenticeship in mechanical assembly, industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or manufacturing technology.
Experience calibrating pneumatic or digital valve positioners.
Knowledge of valve trim, packing systems, actuator types, air supply systems, and fail-open/fail-close operating principles.
Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment, including 5S, continuous improvement, and standard work practices.
Familiarity with pressure testing, functional testing, and quality-control documentation.

Responsibilities

Assemble control valves, actuators, positioners, and accessory packages according to approved procedures, bills of materials, drawings, and production routings.
Install and align valve trim components, including plugs, seats, cages, stems, packing, gaskets, retainers, and bolting.
Assemble pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, and digital valve positioners, including brackets, feedback arms, linkages, air tubing, fittings, gauges, and applicable electrical connections.
Set up, stroke, calibrate, and function-test control valves and positioners to verify travel, response, fail position, and operating performance.
Perform visual and dimensional inspections using measuring tools and test equipment.
Identify and correct assembly issues, including misalignment, air leaks, improper travel, binding, damaged threads, missing hardware, and incorrect part fit.
Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, pneumatic schematics, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Verify that materials, components, and serial-numbered parts match production orders and bills of materials.
Accurately document assembly, inspection, calibration, testing, rework, and nonconformance activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S, EHS, and company safety requirements.
Report quality concerns, drawing discrepancies, material shortages, and process-improvement opportunities to the supervisor, manufacturing engineer, or quality team.
Support troubleshooting, repair, and rework of returned or nonconforming valve assemblies when required.
Collaborate with quality, engineering, planning, test, and shipping teams to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.