Valve Assembler/Tester $32.91 to $35.62

Emerson•Mansfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We assemble and test relief valves on air, water, steam, ammonia or gas to meet required pressure specifications. This role involves making decisions regarding the proper action of the valve, such as setting and adjusting to the accurate desired pressure, checking for seat tightness, and detecting any malfunction of the valve and marking areas of leakage. The position also includes performing a variety of assembly operations on all styles and sizes of valves, such as tagging, stamping nameplates and data plates, and attaching seals and spring covers. Interpreting orders for stamping of Nuclear, Navy, and commercial nameplates, as well as performing preparation and painting operations in accordance with QA and customer requirements, are key duties. Additionally, the role requires working from specifications, drawings, or sketches to perform hand or machine lapping of any valve or nozzle seat, inserts, and other parts. The assembler may operate two or more machines simultaneously and use appropriate lapping and special polishing compounds to achieve specified surface flatness and finish. The use of any equipment required for the duties, including flow testing equipment, is necessary. Daily interface with engineering, manufacturing, production control, and Sales regarding customer requirements and valve problems to ensure on-time deliveries is expected.

Requirements

Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read blueprints
Experience with measuring devices such as micrometers, verniers, height and depth comparators, and air gages.
Able to work with minimal direction
Willing to work unscheduled overtime to satisfy emergency or critical customer shipments.

Nice To Haves

Prior machining experience
Experience with valves
Knowledge of MRP systems

Responsibilities

Assemble and test relief valves on air, water, steam, ammonia or gas to meet required pressure specifications.
Make decisions with respect to the proper action of the valve such as setting and adjusting to accurate desired pressure, checking for seat tightness, and detecting any malfunction of valve and marking area of valve leakage.
Perform a variety of assembly operations on all styles and sizes of valves such as tagging, stamping nameplates and data plates, attach seals and spring covers.
Interpret orders for stamping of Nuclear, Navy and commercial nameplates.
Perform preparation and painting operations in accordance with QA and customer requirements.
Work from specifications, drawings or sketches to perform hand or machine lapping of any valve or nozzle seat, inserts and other parts.
Operate two or more machines simultaneously as necessary.
Use appropriate lapping compounds for specified surface flatness and mix various compounds accordingly. Also use special polishing compounds to attain high degree of surface finish.
Use any equipment required to perform the duties of the function including operation of flow testing equipment.
Daily interface daily with engineering, manufacturing, production control and Sales regarding customer requirements and valve problems to insure on-time deliveries are met.