Valve Technician Position Available In Bibb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Valve Technician role involves evaluating and repairing various types of valves and actuators, as well as calibration and testing of related instruments. Responsibilities include documenting repair activities, customer communication, and maintaining a clean work environment. Qualifications include industry-related experience, welding and machining abilities, and strong communication skills. Travel and overnight stays may be required for work at repair facilities and customer locations.
Job Description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate and repair control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly and plug valves. Evaluate and repair pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators. Pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in-process inspection, machining, lapping, surface preparation, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuators. Calibration and testing of valves, related instruments and process instrumentation. Document repair, testing and assembly activities – cause of failure, actions taken, parts used, etc. Set up and take down of required repair equipment on site and in the shop. Customer communication – technical assistance, troubleshooting and determining disposition of repairs. Execute work in adherence to the guidelines stated under a National Board VR/UV program. Reference appropriate technical sources. Complete site-specific safety requirements. Maintain driver eligibility. Maintain a clean work environment Participation and involvement in Safety and Quality programs.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Demands:
Lift objects weighing up to 44lbs Turning and twisting while lifting or moving Navigate/climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding at client and customer sites at least 10- 30 feet in the air and sometimes higher
Travel:
Overnight travel required Work is performed at Control Southern repair facilities and customer locations.
Qualifications:
Preferred 1-3 years industry related experience (i.e. valve, pump or actuator) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and Welding and machining ability is a plus A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance Required Competencies Excellent communication (verbal & written), interpersonal and customer relations skills – exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel. Time Management Skills Teamwork Functional/Technical Skills Mechanical Ability/Aptitude Problem Solving/Troubleshooting Ability to stay task focused Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT on a short notice basis 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. Must be able operate repair equipment namely; overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, lift assist devices and power tools.
