Puffer-Sweiven ยท 1 day ago
Valve Assembly Technician
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expPuffer-Sweiven has been a leader in process control and automation for over 75 years, providing superior equipment and services. The Valve Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembling units according to specifications, conducting tests for leaks and accuracy, and maintaining a clean work environment while following safety procedures.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assemble unit by following blueprints, process charts, work orders or other specifications
Air/hydro Test valves, actuators and level gauges for leaks, temperature, and pressure settings
Assemble/Disassemble valves, actuators and level gauges using power and hand tools
Position, fit or align parts on workbench, floor or machine following blueprints, diagrams, guides, reference marks or work orders
Hold parts during assembly using hands, clamps, pneumatic presses or other work aids
Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners
File, grind, plane, sand or buff parts to remove burrs, alter shape, improve fit or smooth finish using hand or power tools
Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts
Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements
Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors
Record production date on paper or on computer
Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area
Drives forklifts, lift trucks, pallets jacks
Operate over head crane
Label product with identifying data
Follow safety procedures and regulations
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
3 to 7 years mechanical assembly experience
Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, including impact wrenches, overhead cranes and forklifts
Ability to read general arrangement (GA) drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings (P&ID)
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
Basic computer skills
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Attentive to details
Ability to communicate, verbal and written effectively
Ability to use computer applications, barcode scanner & other job specific tools/machines
Good communication skills
Strong work ethic displaying consistent dependability, reliability and initiative
Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day
Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping
Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold
Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions
Frequent exposure to noise and vibration
Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures
Preferred
Intermediate level of Control Valve experience preferred
Preferred to know control tube bending
Control tube bending
Company
Puffer-Sweiven
For over 70 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Storey, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Douglas Sellers
Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Reliability Solutions Business Unit Leader
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