Mechanical Technician

Description

Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis in control valve and field services to join our fast paced, customer-oriented team.  The successful candidate will have excellent industrial aptitude and will be committed to the success of our company. 

Repair Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Follow all safety guidelines and OSHA standards 
• Participate in the repair, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of control valves 
• Participate in the servicing, tuning, calibrating, starting-up and commissioning of mechanical products and/or automated controls (i.e. panels, digital controllers, control valves, metering and building automation equipment) 
• Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, industrial isolation valves, and actuators 
• Rigging and hoisting valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards 
• Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles 
• Apply math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions and verify tolerances 
• Complete valve repair and service reports 
• Maintain a clean work environment 
• Average travel time is up to 40% (Monday-Friday) over the course of the year. This means local travel to customer sites to perform on-site work and travel as needed throughout the Midwest
• Spring and Fall are outage seasons and are the busy travel times of the year 
• Weekends and afterhours work may be required, up to 20% of the time 
• Overnight travel is required 
• Other duties as required 

Requirements

Repair Technician Education and/or Experience: 

• High School Diploma Required 
• Associate’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical or related Technology field preferred 
• Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc. 
• Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair preferred 
• Industrial electricity experience or actuator setup preferred 
• Industrial safety and relief valve experience preferred 
• Industrial electrical safety preferred 

Repair Technician Additional Requirements: 

• Must have electrical aptitude 
• Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• High computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems 
• Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature 
• Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others 
• Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance 
• Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement 
• Work weekends and afterhours as needed 

Repair Technician Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 10,000 pounds 
• In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, candidates must be able to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment 
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs 
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools 
• Ability to work with hand tools 
• Ability to work at heights 
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees 
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day 
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment 
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts 
• Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day) 
• Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder 
• Ability to work with up to 480 volts 
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day 
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical 
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours 

Repair Technician Pay:

• Hourly Pay Range: $24 - $34
• Additional pay for field work

Repair Technician Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award in 2020, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimb