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R.E. Mason · 2 months ago

Industrial Valve Machinist

Columbia, SC, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The Valve Machinist is responsible for precision machining, repairing, and modifying industrial valve components using manual lathes and milling machines, both in the machine shop and at customer sites.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and hand tools to repair or fabricate valve parts

Machine and refurbish valve bodies, stems, plugs, seats and flanges to specified tolerances

Machine parts and pressure seals from scratch when OEM parts are unavailable or obsolete

Perform threading, facing, boring, drilling and surfacing operations on various valve components

Inspect machines parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy

Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting & disposition of repairs

Adhere to all safety, quality and company rules and regulations

Complete site-specific safety requirements

Participate in safety, quality and activities committees

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards

Maintain driver eligibility

Lead the efforts for the care and maintenance of machine shop & field machining equipment

Qualification

Manual machiningPrecision measuring instrumentsElectrical aptitudeMechanical aptitudeRiggingCommunication skillsProblem solvingTime managementBasic computer skillsTeamwork skillsAttention to detail

Required

Strong electrical ability/aptitude

Mechanical ability/aptitude

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel

Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

Time management and teamwork skills

Knowledge of rigging and lifting

Ability to operate repair equipment, namely, sand blasters, power tools, overhead cranes and forklifts

Must be comfortable and able to work in abnormal (hot/cold/clean/tight) operating conditions

Must be able to work off hours, weekends and overtime on short notice based on business needs

50% travel to North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia with 25% overnight stays

Strong proficiency with manual lathes, milling machines, and portable field machining tools

Skilled in using precision measuring instruments and performing accurate dimensional checks

Valid driver's license

High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

2-year Associate's degree or equivalent Industrial plant experience

5+ years of manual machining experience, preferably in industrial valve repair, rotating equipment or heavy maintenance

Basic computer skills

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid company holidays

Career Development Program

Retirement and Financial Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules