Automation Technician Trainee

Job Purpose

Responsible for automation shop duties required to maintain accurate inventory counts, shop cleanliness, and a safe working environment while performing the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electrical and pneumatic automated valve assemblies.

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.
Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, retirement plans, vacation, vacation purchase program, and employee assistance offerings.

• Maintain shop cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and MRC Global safety policies.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Technical Inside Sales Reps to complete customer orders.
• Assemble packages according to the sales order.
• Assemble and test mechanical, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic automated assemblies.
• Prepare documentation for each order in a neat and orderly manner.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others; report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn and be proficient with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve automation assemblies.
• Ability to learn and operate material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of gearing, bearings, and mechanical assemblies.
• Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• General working knowledge of tools, wrenches, and mechanical parts and warehouse equipment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work effectively individually and in teams.
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

• Ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries.
• Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.