Casual Valve Technician

Position Title
:
Valve Technician

Reports To
:
Valve Supervisor, Shift Coordinator, or Project Manager

Job Summary
:
Performs valve repacks including removing packing, cleaning, inspection, installation of new packing, consolidation of packing, and adjustment of packing. Replaces rising stem valve body to bonnet gaskets. Replaces butterfly valve flange gaskets. Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves.

Note:

this is a seasonal contract position.

• Perform all duties safely and work in accordance with customer or CRANE procedures
• Disassemble, inspect, perform measurements, and assemble various types of valves
• Perform valve repacks and adjustments including packing consolidation
• Replace valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets as necessary
• Perform valve blue checks
• Replace valve parts

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read blueprints
• Mechanical knowledge (a plus)
• Strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement
• Ability to work in teams while effectively communicating
• Meet current certification and qualification requirements per CRANE Nuclear QAP-2.0:
  General Valve Training OR Challenge General Valve Exam (TM-20) General Valve TPE

• Willing to work 12‑hour rotating shifts, up to 72 hours per week
• Ability to travel up to 80% and support all domestic work orders
• Capable of lifting 50-75 lbs without assistance
• Capable of standing or walking for extended periods (4-6 hours at a time)
• Work in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Climb, balance, and work at heights from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders (fixed or temporary)
• Wear fall‑protection
• Work in extreme heat (above 100°F) and within OSHA guidelines
• Work in confined spaces
• Carry, grip, and work with hand tools

Crane Valve Services is committed to extending equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.