Valve Technician

Position Description:

• Repairs relief valves, control valves, on/off valves and pneumatic actuators in FCx actuation facility or customer plant locations by performing the following duties:
• Mechanically and electrically troubleshoot, inspect, and test valves at specified job worksites. Primary worksites include customer in-field work sites, and FCx valve repair centers.
• Perform pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, in process inspection, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, testing, and final inspection on various types of valves and actuation. 
• Perform testing on certified test equipment and complete all documentation by working under a QA / QC / National Board VR program.
• Complete field service worksheets and submit to job coordinator upon completion of work.
• Understanding of pneumatic and digital controls.
• 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.
• Obtain all site specific and safety related training to perform valve repair services.
• Maintain driver eligibility and regular preventative maintenance on company owned vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties. Work will require but limited to, lifting, climbing, forklift certification, safety training, site-specific training and periodic/random drug/alcohol screening. Must be customer oriented willing to work overtime as required. Understanding this may involve evening and weekend call in, often times with very little notice.  Out of town travel may be required. Late evenings or weekend work is required as scheduled to support plant turnarounds, major projects, or when technician is on call.  Technician is on a rotating On-Call schedule.

Applicant Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• One year of experience working in direct contact with customers on service-related activities

Work Environment:

• Standard warehouse environment; including machine shop, paint booth, equipment operation, shipping & receiving, inventory area. Customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, and others.

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.