Valve Technician
Motion & Control Enterprises · mceautomation.com
Lake Charles
The job in short
Valve technical work.
Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2025-11-11
- Location as listed
- Lake Charles, LA, USA
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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.
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