Valve Technician
Proconex•Swedesboro, NJ
•Hybrid
About The Position
Atlantic Valve Services (AVS) is seeking motivated individuals to join their growing team as Valve Technicians. This role offers paid hands-on training and factory training opportunities to learn a highly specialized industrial trade. Technicians work on equipment that keeps manufacturing plants, energy facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and industrial operations running safely and efficiently. The company is an employee-owned organization, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, and offers competitive benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Ability to use hand tools and basic mechanical equipment
- Willingness to learn a skilled trade through hands-on training
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region as needed
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Shipyard experience
- Military mechanical experience
- Industrial maintenance experience
- Mechanical repair or troubleshooting experience
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, rotating, or process equipment
- Experience reading technical drawings, schematics, or maintenance procedures
- Prior valve, instrumentation, or controls experience
- Previous valve experience is a plus, but it is not required for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, inspection, and repair activities on industrial valves and related equipment.
- Assist with the assembly and disassembly of control valves, safety relief valves, and isolation valves.
- Learn diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques to identify equipment issues.
- Conduct valve testing, calibration, and performance verification.
- Read and follow technical procedures, drawings, and service documentation.
- Complete service reports and maintenance records.
- Support customer outages, maintenance projects, and field service activities.
- Maintain high safety standards at customer facilities and AVS locations.
- Collaborate with experienced technicians and engineers to continuously develop your skills.
Benefits
- Paid hands-on training
- Factory training opportunities
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Stable, long-term career with advancement opportunities
- Clean, professional work environment
- Exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and customer sites
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
