What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valve Technician I position at Eagle Railcar Services?
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, safety and flow valves.
Tasks:
· Connect regulators to test stands and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
· Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
· Disconnect and/or remove defective or unauthorized valves, using hand tools.
· Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
· Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as safety valves, XS flow valves, heater coils, or bottom outlet valves, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
· Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through gauges at specified flow rates.
· Examine valves parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
· Test valves and gauges for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
· Attach air hoses to valve connections; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
· Replace defective parts, such as ball valves, ruptured disks, and safety valves, and reassemble units according to customer specifications using hand tools.
Skills:
· Mechanically inclined.
· Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
· Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
· Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
· Must be able to work in confined spaces.
· Must be able to work at elevated heights.
· Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
· Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.
Qualities:
- Dependable
- Teachable
- Mechanically Inclined
- Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)
Work Environment / Conditions and Physical Demands:
· Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
· Must be able to repetitively lift up-to 75 pounds and team lift up-to 150 pounds.
· Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
· Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Working around heavy moving equipment
· Must be able to work at elevated heights.
- Climb, squat, bend, and twist to accomplish work tasks.
- Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.
Experience and Education:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
- 3 years verifiable work experience.
- Experience Removing, Cleaning, and Reassembling Valves (preferred).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person