Valve Technician

9290 FCX Performance, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. We are seeking a Valve Technician to repair relief valves, control valves, on/off valves, and pneumatic actuators. This role involves mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, inspection, and testing of valves at our repair centers and occasionally at customer locations. The technician will perform various stages of valve repair, including pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, inspection, machining, painting, assembly, and final testing, all while adhering to QA/QC/National Board VR program standards. Field service worksheets must be completed and submitted upon completion of work. The position requires an understanding of pneumatic and digital controls, the ability to reference valve manuals, and effective communication with plant personnel. The technician must also obtain site-specific and safety training, maintain driver eligibility, and perform preventative maintenance on company vehicles. Assisting others is also part of the role, and duties are subject to change.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
1-3 years previous control valve experience desired
Basic computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, etc.
Clean driving record.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs.
Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis based on business needs. Includes overnight travel to various locations and customer sites to provide service based on business needs.
Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.
Able to work in abnormal (heat/cold/clean room) operating conditions.
Attention to detail.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Excellent math and mechanical skills.
Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred.
experience with hydraulics/pneumatics helpful but not required.
Must be able to, or possess ability to learn how to, operate large warehouse equipment; namely forklifts.

Responsibilities

Repair relief valves, control valves, on/off valves and pneumatic actuators in FCX actuation facility or customer plant locations.
Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites. Primary worksites include FCX valve repair centers with occasional customer in-field work sites.
Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation.
Perform testing on certified test equipment, and complete all documentation by working under a QA / QC / National Board VR program.
Complete field service worksheets and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.
Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
Assist others as required.
Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.