Mechanical Technician - Entry Level at Midwest Valve Services LLC

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

34.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Aptitude, Industrial Maintenance, Valve Repair, Industrial Electricity, Actuator Setup, Safety Relief Valve Experience, Industrial Electrical Safety, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Attention To Detail, Teamwork, Math Skills, Tool Manipulation, Rigging, Troubleshooting, Calibration

Industry

Industrial Automation

Description

Description Midwest Valve Services, A Novaspect Company, is currently offering an opportunity for a Repair Technician with an emphasis in control valve and field services to join our fast paced, customer oriented team. The successful candidate will have excellent industrial aptitude and will be committed to the success of our company. Repair Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follow all safety guidelines and OSHA standards Participate in the repair, testing, calibration and troubleshooting of control valves Participate in the servicing, tuning, calibrating, starting up and commissioning of mechanical products and/or automated controls (i.e. panels, digital controllers, control valves, metering and building automation equipment) Assist with the repair and testing of safety relief, industrial isolation valves, and actuators Rigging and hoisting valve and actuator components in compliance with OSHA standards Assist in loading and unloading tools and equipment into service vehicles Apply math skills to verify measurements, calculate dimensions and verify tolerances Complete valve repair and service reports Maintain a clean work environment Average travel time is up to 40% (Monday-Friday) over the course of the year. This means local travel to customer sites to perform on-site work and travel as needed throughout the Midwest. Spring and Fall are outage seasons and are the busy travel times of the year Weekends and afterhours work may be required, up to 20% of the time Overnight travel is required Other duties as required Requirements Repair Technician Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma Required Associates Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical or elated Technology field Preferred Dedication to a safe work environment through effective housekeeping, workplace safety, etc. Industrial maintenance or industrial valve repair preferred Industrial electricity experience or actuator setup preferred Industrial safety and relief valve experience preferred Industrial electrical safety preferred Repair Technician Additional Requirements: Must have electrical aptitude Must be able to take direction, use initiative and follow through to completion Strong verbal and written communication skills High computer application literacy including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems Strong attention to detail and conscientious nature Ability and strong desire to lead by example, as well as work well with others Must be willing to work on site at customer facilities Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured on company insurance Must be willing to learn and improve skill level for future advancement Work weekends and afterhours as needed Repair Technician Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate a commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 10,000 pounds In accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, candidates must be able to pass a DOT physical examination as a condition of employment Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws Ability to lift up to 50lbs Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools Ability to work with hand tools Ability to work at heights Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day Ability to work in a loud industrial environment Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day) Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder Ability to work with up to 480 volts Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours Repair Technician Pay: Hourly Range: $24 - $34 Additional pay for field work Overtime eligible Repair Technician Benefits: Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award in 2020, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including: Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST) 401K with 6% company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Excellent health & wellness benefits Student debt & tuition reimbursement Repair Technician Schedule: 7-3:30pm shop hours Overnight travel up to 35% of the time Repair Technician Location: Woodbury, Minnesota Who We Are: Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Technician will participate in the repair, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of control valves and mechanical products. The role involves following safety guidelines, maintaining a clean work environment, and completing service reports.