Valve Technician / Painting Specialist

IDEX•Geismar, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assembles mechanical valves, fabricated parts/components to make assemblies, sub-assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment. Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairs units or products that have failed to meet quality, technical, or customer requirements or specifications. Painting Specialist is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing industrial valves according to company standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications. This role ensures corrosion protection, durability, and proper identification of valves used in industrial operations.

Requirements

Reading and writing in English.
Computer literacy
Forklift operation
Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
Comfortable working in paint booths
Ability to wear PPE such as respirators and protective clothing

Nice To Haves

Valve and pump experience
JDE experience
Industrial or Automotive Painting experience

Responsibilities

Assemble and test valves according to engineering instructions and technical manuals.
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment to transport or position large parts.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment. Record information including test results, material usage, and identification numbers.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical orders or procedures to determine component parts and methods and sequences of valve assembly. Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Maintain clean working environment/housekeeping.
Ability to perform light automation for various style valves.
Understand inventory management system and correctly issue components.
Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings using spray guns
Clean, sandblast, or otherwise prepare valve surfaces for painting or coatings.
Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
Perform touch-ups or rework as necessary to meet specifications
Inspect surfaces and completed work to ensure quality standards are met.