Valve Technician

Job Details: Job Location: LA Lake Charles

• Lake Charles, LA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, At PPV, an MCE Company, we’re growing – and we’re hiring an Technician to help us grow even further! The Valve Technician is responsible for the assembly, inspection, testing, and calibration of control valves and related equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and customer requirements. This role plays a key part in ensuring product reliability and performance by accurately diagnosing issues, performing precision measurements, and maintaining high quality standards.

Essential duties

Locate, use, and comprehend manufacturer installation and operation manuals Perform inspection to identify necessary corrective action as authorized Assemble, test, and troubleshoot valves and other equipment per applicable codes and standards per manufacturer and/or customer requirements Install instrumentation/accessories as necessary Perform calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with internal quality procedures Measure and record critical dimensions per manufacturer specifications May act in a leadership role for assigned area Qualifications: Required skills/abilities Must have relevant experience pertaining to maintenance and service of pressure relief valves.

Education

& Experience: HS Education or GED Equivalent a plus Skills & Abilities (Comprehension & mechanical aptitude) Successful completion of all applicable Quality Standardization Procedures Ability to properly assemble and test valves/equipment of multiple relief valve manufacturers Proficient use of precision dimensional equipment (i.

e. dial caliper, micrometer, etc.) Ability to bend and fit tubing Effective oral & written communication skills Demonstrated “can do” attitude and excellent customer service skills Can work independently with minimal supervision Essential Physical Functions: Lifting: up to 50 pounds Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions Lift and carry: 50 pounds for 100 feet Bending, stooping, walking and climbing stairs Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another Communicating with others to exchange information Operating machinery and/or power tools Operating motor vehicles/ Forklift Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned Benefits Along with competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifying employees receive: Medical, dental, and vision coverage. Company paid life and AD&D coverage. Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage. Voluntary benefit products. 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match. Generous PTO allowances and paid holidays. Tuition reimbursement. Parental Leave Who we are: Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) provides custom, innovative solutions for automation, engineered systems, fluid power, compressed air, flow control, lubrication, and instrumentation challenges.

Motion & Control Enterprise, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.