What are the responsibilities and job description for the Valve Tester Technician position at Midwest Valve Services LLC?
Description
Midwest Valve Services, a Novaspect company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Valve Tester Technician to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team. The successful candidate will have excellent industrial aptitude and will be committed to the success of our company. The candidate will also be responsible for the accurate and efficient testing of valves in our facility and at customer sites.
Valve Tester Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all safety guidelines
- Perform tests to certify assemblies meet customer’s specifications and industry requirements
- Troubleshoot valves that fail testing and identify root cause
- Apply advanced math skills to verify critical dimensions
- Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles
- Drive company vehicle to and from job sites
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Assist other valve service departments based on customer demand
- Keep a clean and organized work area
- Perform other various duties
Requirements
Valve Tester Technician Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma required
- Associates Degree in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or related Technology field preferred
- Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc.
- Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair experience preferred
Valve Tester Technician Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
- Ability to work with hand tools
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
- Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
- Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
- Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
- Ability to climb stairs with up to 20lbs
- Ability to climb a 20ft. ladder
- Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours at a time
- Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical
- Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours
Valve Tester Technician Pay:
- Cash compensation potential: $20 - $23
- Overtime eligible
Valve Tester Technician Benefits: Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award in 2020, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
- Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
- 401K with 6% company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Excellent health & wellness benefits
- Student debt & tuition reimbursement
- Novaspect is a 2024 Great Place to Work® Certified company
Valve Tester Technician Location: Minooka, IL
Who We Are:
Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.
Salary : $20 - $23
