Valve Technician

9290 FCX Performance, Inc.•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. FCX Performance/RL Stone is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process-flow control company, providing technical, mission-critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets. Why join us? Applied is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor. Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service! In addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy: A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country Professional development and training Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process Join a local team with company backing

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Good communication and customer service skills.
Excellent math and mechanical skills.
Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.
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, or possess ability to learn how to, operate large warehouse equipment; namely forklifts.
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.
Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, earth excavation, power tools, clean room, animal and insect bites, dirt and noise.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
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.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred.
1-3 years previous control valve experience desired; experience with hydraulics/pneumatics helpful but not required.

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.