Title: Assembly Specialist – Valve Assembly
Location: Pasadena, Texas
Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $28.00 – 30.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
Job Summary
We are seeking skilled Valve Assemblers to support the assembly, calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial valve products. This role requires hands-on experience assembling valves from individual components, installing and bending stainless steel tubing, interpreting technical drawings, and performing mechanical troubleshooting. Candidates must have direct valve assembly experience; individuals whose background is limited to valve installation, maintenance, or field service are not a fit for this position.
Responsibilities
- Assemble industrial valves from components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and assembly procedures.
- Calibrate valves and verify proper functionality and performance.
- Install, fabricate, and bend stainless steel tubing to required specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly documentation, and P&IDs.
- Perform valve troubleshooting, repair, and corrective adjustments.
- Conduct pressure testing and hydro testing when applicable.
- Inspect completed assemblies to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.
- Set up and verify actuators, positioners, and associated valve components.
- Perform leak testing and identify root causes of assembly or performance issues.
- Maintain accurate assembly and test records while following all safety and quality procedures.
Years of Experience and Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical training, vocational certification, or related mechanical education preferred.
- Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on valve assembly experience required.
- Experience with pressure safety valves, control valves, Becker valves, or similar industrial valve products strongly preferred.
Skills Required
- Valve assembly and disassembly
- Control valve assembly and repair
- Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) assembly and testing
- Valve calibration and troubleshooting
- Mechanical assembly and repair
- Stainless steel tubing installation and bending
- Leak testing, pressure testing, and hydro testing
- Actuator and positioner setup
- Reading technical drawings, assembly documentation, and P&IDs
- Lapping valve seats and discs
- Set pressure and seat leakage testing
- Knowledge of valve operation and industry standards
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Quality inspection and documentation skills
- Safe use of hand and precision assembly tools
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