Valve Mechanic

Great Southwest location! Start ASAP with a great, well known company to $24 hourly temp to hire

Under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, write up, pre-test and disassemble, blast / clean / paint Relief Valves and other pressure protection related products.

• Accurately document valve data from Manufacturers tags / data plates on to valve write up sheet.
• Compare valve data to customer supplied specification sheets.
• Report any discrepancies to repair coordinator for resolution prior to giving repair packet to data entry.
• Position and secure valve to pre-test stand and record pre-test results on valve write up sheet.
• Forward job packet to data entry clerk, valves write up sheet, customer supplied specification sheet and any other customer supplied documentation, except MSDS sheet.
• Place valve(s) in staging area with MSDS sheet.
• When job packet is complete, with work traveler, place it with the valve and move to the tear down area.
• Review MSDS sheet and wear proper PPE for protection. If not sure of proper PPE, contact Supervisor prior to proceeding with tear down.
• Disassemble relief valves by following client SRV procedures, manufacturers' disassembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Place bodies and valve components in specified job / tote boxes.
• Document on valve work traveler any visually notable defects or abnormalities detected at the time of tear down and or take pictures with digital camera for file or to be e-mailed to customer.
• Clean bodies and valve components with appropriate cleaning solution or abrasive.
• Move valve and components to the inspection staging area.
• Skid valves up after final test and move to the paint booth.
• Paint valves per customer requirements found in the GCS or special instructions field located on the valve work traveler.
• Move painted valve to final inspection staging area.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Maintain the work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Obeying warning signs and postings
• Immediately reporting any injury, accident, or near-miss incidents
• Reporting unsafe hazards and unsafe conditions
• Completing safety training by the due date
• Using personal protective equipment as required by the employer

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2 years mechanical or related experience required.
• Specific experience with valve and/or other process instrumentation equipment disassembly preferred.