What are the responsibilities and job description for the VALVE REPAIR TECHNICIAN position at Valmet?
Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect. Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great - that feeling when everything works together. Apply your expertise in new ways to continue the path of growth as a Valve Repair Technician in Houston, TX
Under the direction of supervisor, clean up, and repair valves, actuators and accessories. Identify needed parts and work with other departments to obtain them. Repair, assemble and test, and tag valves, actuators and accessories using a variety of tools, measuring and shop equipment. Maintain shop, tools and equipment in orderly and functional condition.
Expectations
To excel in the role you should have a strong mechanical aptitude. You balance a desire to support and work closely with customers along with your passion for development of cutting-edge products.
To succeed in this role you will need
- Performs condition analysis to identify parts and processes needed to restore equipment to OEM specification.
- Utilizes machining schematic drawings to evaluate condition of components.
- Follows company policies and procedures to maintain quality of workmanship and performance required.
- Travels to customer premises and assists in providing field service to valve and actuator products. This requires performing repair work as well as dealing with the customer relationships which may be difficult. Travel will frequently be on short notice.
- Diversified duties requiring mechanical skills and attention to details. Tasks are complex, technical and may require some technicians input to determine actions required. Under direction of supervisor or lead technician performs own work referring only unusual cases and questions to supervisor or lead technician.
- Errors could result in product failure under warranty, damage to customer relations or injury. Most of work not subject to direct verification or check.
- Contacts are with other members of the service center staff, the field sales organization, including distributors and representatives and customer personnel. Some contact with outside vendors where primary responsibility rests with next higher level of supervision.
- Regularly has access to proprietary engineering data.
- Works in shop and field conditions. Exposure to hazardous conditions such as chemicals, and high-pressure air and water.
- Works extensively and daily with service data and process management systems.
- Uses online tools and systems for locating procedures, requirements, and specifications.
- Performs other miscellaneous duties and / or other special projects as required.
We offer
We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers' success.
