Controls / Valve Technician
Quick Facts
Median Salary$67,168
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth+15.00%
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What They Do
A Controls or Valve Technician monitors and repairs gas gauges, pressure valves, and thermostats on manufacturing equipment or machinery.
Core Tasks:
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
What to expect as a Controls / Valve Technician
1Earn a High school or GED Diploma
40% of people achieve this level of education.
2Gain skills and experience
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3Land a job
1245 openings for Controls / Valve Technicians
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