Valve Technician

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Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

We are looking to add to our team, a Valve Technician in our Charlotte, NC location.

FCX Performance is an Applied Industrial Technologies Company and a leading process flow control company. As a Valve Technician with FCX Performance, you will be responsible for assembling control valves, on/off valves and pneumatic actuators in our FCX actuation facility.
 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites. Primary worksites include FCX valve repair centers with occasional customer in-field work sites.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation. 
• Complete field service worksheets and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understanding valve and automation.
• Ability and knowledge to reference appropriate valve manuals for repair requirements.
• Exhibit an ability to effectively communicate with plant personnel regarding valve and instrumentation equipment and customer requirements.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Attention to detail and good communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent math and mechanical skills. 

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to, or possess ability to learn how to, operate large warehouse equipment; namely forklifts.
   

Why join us?

There is a reason Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, and we are a GSA approved vendor.  In addition to a competitive pay and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader, you will also enjoy:   

• A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management
• Professional development and training.
• Great work/life balance.
   

 Preferred Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1-3 years previous control valve experience desired; experience with valves and automation helpful.
• Basic computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, etc. 
   

Join a leader in the industrial marketplace! Apply Today!

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is a leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.