Valve Technician

Flow Control Group•Hastings, NE

About The Position

With 7 facilities covering 10 states, Pioneer sells and services industrial equipment for the power, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The industrial equipment Pioneer sells and services include Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Control Valves, Manual Valves, Actuation, Instrumentation, Pumps, Blowers, Mechanical Seals, and Fluid Sealing applications. Valve and industrial equipment assembly and repair have been the cornerstone of Pioneers business for over 37 years and continues to grow. The role of a Valve Technician would be to perform the essential duties of new valve assembly, repair and certification of various types of valves in a shop setting as well as onsite at a customer facility. In-house training along with factory supplemented training is provided. Pioneer provides great potential for upward growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Desire a technical or trade school degree.
The right candidate will the ability to learn our trade and has experience working hand and power tools.
Safe Working Attitude
Attention to detail
Basic computer knowledge
Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance with Pioneer driving guidelines
Capable of holding forklift operation certificate
Must be able to lift max of 50 lbs
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments

Nice To Haves

Organized and effective time management skills
Concise communication skills
A Positive attitude
A Punctual disposition
Initiative and is always looking for work during down moments
Good integrity and dutifulness adaptiveness to a constantly changing schedule
Attentiveness to surroundings

Responsibilities

Follow all Pioneer Safety and Quality procedures and regulations
Operate equipment – overhead hoists, sand blaster, parts washer, propylene torch, etc.
Disassemble valve without damaging parts per the manufacturer’s Installation & Operation Manual
Document and enter job data into ValvKeep database and document photos
Coordinate with office personnel on repair requirements
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Maintain equipment in area, as required
Cleaning, blasting, and painting valve components
Return Valves/Parts to Proper Bins, Boxes, etc.
Assemble, calibrate, tag and certify valve per manufacturer’s repair manuals
May be required to help in field assignments
May be required to climb and work at various elevations depending on job scope
Operate motor vehicle, as required
Attend job and safety training, as necessary or required