Valve Tester

Ladish Valves • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The tester is responsible for testing of valve products in a rapid response, "quick ship" environment. Products will be function tested, properly documented, and prepped for blasting and painting. All equipment is tested through a series of seat, hydrostatic, and valve & instrument diagnostics programs in adherence to quality guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience (1 year).
• Well organized and able to work minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate required equipment necessary for task at hand

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with applicable workmanship standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspects parts to assure they are clean and free of contaminates.
• Reviews and verifies work/sales order to customer requirements.
• Verify parts per bill of material and drawings.
• Assemble parts in proper sequence, as specified in the drawings or method specifications.
• Select and mount proper adapters in test equipment and make adjustments to assure adequate seating of valve product.
• Utilizes and abides by ISO/API and Safety Procedures.
• Perform hydrostatic shell and seat tests following test procedures.
• Test valves or sub-components per applicable procedure or sales order including functional testing.
• Visually inspect for leakage during tests.
• Performs complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Set up complex test equipment on a variety of products to measure and record valve or system conformance to test specifications.
• Sets up test stands with appropriate plumbing for hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and cryogenic tests from required product test specifications.
• Verifies accuracy of test stand and set-up prior to testing and makes necessary adjustments to attain specified test results.
• Trouble shoots and resolves most set up problems independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED