Valve Technician; Heavy Assembler

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Grand Forks, ND Full Time Technical Grand Forks, ND, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $34.00 Hourly

Cypress Rail Solutions is hiring detail‑oriented Valve Technicians (Heavy Assemblers) to support maintenance and repair operations on tank cars and rail components. Whether you’re an experienced valve specialist or someone with strong mechanical aptitude looking to grow in the industry, we want to meet you.

• Inspect, repair, rebuild, and install valves and fittings with precision
• Troubleshoot mechanical components and perform accurate, hands‑on repairs
• Work alongside skilled technicians in a supportive, safety‑driven environment
• Grow your technical skill set with structured on‑the‑job training

• Strong attention to detail — valves require the highest level of precision
• Mechanical aptitude or prior mechanical/valve experience
• Ability to learn fast, follow procedures, and work safely
• A reliable, team‑oriented contributor with a solid work ethic

• Career growth pathways and skill development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Join a company where your skills matter, your growth is supported, and your attention to detail makes a real impact.

Assists with inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, and reassembly of railcar/tank car valves and fittings under close supervision. Learns standard work, tools, test equipment, and safety/quality practices to ensure reliable, leak‑free service

• Assist with valve removal/installation (angle, check, relief/safety, bottom outlet) under guidance
• Perform basic inspection, cleaning, and parts preparation (gaskets, seals, springs, stems) per work instructions
• Support pressure/leak tests using calibrated fixtures and document results on travelers
• Maintain tooling, test benches, and work area; stage parts and consumables
• Complete work orders, measurements, and part traceability accurately and on time
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality procedures; use required PPE; elevate nonconformances
• Follow Cypress safety, environmental, and quality policies and supervisor instructions
• Complete required training and maintain role‑required authorizations or company qualifications
• Complete OJT for basic valve families, torque procedures, leak testing, and documentation
• Demonstrate consistent first-pass yield and on‑time travelers to be considered for Valve Tech II

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0–1 year mechanical repair experience preferred (shop, auto, equipment, or manufacturing)
• Read basic drawings/specs and work instructions; basic math and measurement
• Use hand/power tools, torque wrenches, calipers, gauges; trainable on test equipment
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass company screenings
• Safety
  • Adheres to PPE, LOTO, and boundaries
  • Completes near miss reporting
• Quality
  • Follows instructions; checks work when unsure
  • Low rework and defect rate
  • maintain a high first pass yield rate
• Documentation
  • Accurate entries on travelers/inspection sheets
  • Maintains accurate records
• Performance & Skills
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic assembly/disassembly and part identification
  • Consistent on-time completion
  • Maintain efficient standard vs actual hours
• Compliance
  • Follows calibration compliance
  • Pass area audits
• Teamwork & Communication
  • Receptive to coaching; collaborates with QA and welders

Indoor and outdoor shop environment around heavy equipment, moving railcars, dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions. Moderate to loud noise levels; PPE…