Valve / Actuator Technician - Seasonal Workforce

John H. Carter Website•Gonzales, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a seasonal workforce position focused on the disassembly and assembly of new control valves, regulators, and relief valves. The technician will be responsible for reading and interpreting sales orders and customer data sheets, safely disassembling and evaluating parts, performing necessary cleaning and machining, assembling components, calibrating positioners and controllers, and testing products according to applicable code requirements. The position also involves preparing products for shipping, ensuring adherence to quality control standards, and upholding company commitment standards. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a shop environment. There are three levels within this job, with progression based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
A minimum of 2 years in the valve repair industry preferred
Basic knowledge of Control Valves, Pneumatic Safety Systems, and Rotary Valves.
Ability to read and understand customer data spec sheets for final assembly of control valves and regulators.
Basic knowledge of industrial regulators.
Basic knowledge of various pneumatic positioners and controllers typically used on control valves.
Ability to use basic hand and pneumatic tools confidently and safely.
Working as a self-directed field/shop environment worker.
Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.
Read and record measurements using standard measuring tools such as manual torque wrenches, dial calipers, Vernier calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, tape measure, and scale.
TWIC, OSHA Safety, Security Passport
Valid State issued driver’s license
Moderate computer skills
Self-Starter and Self-Directed
Demonstrate problem solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with bending and running tubing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform disassembly and assembly of new control valves, including various types of valves and actuators.
Read, interpret, and respond to sales order and customer data sheet information.
Safely disassemble valves and actuators, evaluating parts and maintaining material awareness.
Perform chemical solvent cleaning and inspection of parts, ensuring critical dimension requirements are met.
Complete all quality control sheets with required details.
Understand and comply with all special requirements for assembly, factories, and customer requirements.
Perform basic machining processes such as drilling and polishing.
Assemble control valves from repair order instructions, customer test-report/specification sheets, and OEM IOM manuals.
Perform calibration of all positioners and/or controllers.
Install stem packing, attach actuators to valves, set correct valve travel, and set correct bench set on actuators.
Tube up positioners and controllers to the actuator along with any other accessories.
Test control valves according to applicable code requirements using compressed air, water, and nitrogen.
Accurately and thoroughly complete test reports.
Tube up, calibrate, and troubleshoot various pneumatic and digital positioners and controllers.
Perform disassembly and assembly of new regulators and relief valves.
Perform spring, orifice, and body changes to various types of regulators and relief valves.
Test all regulators and relief valves.
Set regulators and relief valves to desired set point.
Tag, seal, and prepare products for shipping, including priming and painting.
Ensure JHC TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
Support JHC colleagues and build solid relationships internally and externally.
Travel as required and applicable.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.