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Valve Technician

Gauge Trades Group

Valve Technician

St. Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    With 7 facilities covering 21 states, we supply industrial equipment for the power, chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The industrial equipment Pioneer services include Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs), Control Valves, Line Valves, Instrumentation, Pumps, Blowers, Mechanical Seals, and Fluid Sealing applications.

    Valve repair has been a cornerstone of our business for over 34 years and continues to grow. A Valve Technician would perform the essential duties of new valve assembly and valve repair / certification of various types of valves both in shop and onsite at customer facilities. Pioneer provides in house training along with factory supplemented training. Pioneer provides great potential for upward growth.

    Responsibilities

    Follow all 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

    Qualifications

    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.

    Required skills:

    Safe Working Attitude

    Attention to detail

    Basic computer knowledge

    Desired skills:

    Organized and effective time management skills

    Concise communication skills

    The right employee exemplifies:

    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

    Must be able to travel and have a clear driving record in accordance with Pioneer driving guidelines

    Capable of holding forklift operation certificate

    Physical abilities

    Must be able to lift max of 50 lbs

    Must be able to work in hot and cold environments