Valve Technician

Position Title Valve Technician Reports To Valve Supervisor, Shift Coordinator, or Project Manager Description Performs valve repacks inclusive of removing packing, cleaning, inspection, installation of new packing, consolidation of packing, and adjustment of packing. Replaces rising stem valve body to bonnet gaskets. Replaces butterfly valve flange gaskets. Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves. Note, this is a seasonal contract position. Major Responsibilities Perform all duties safely and work in accordance with customer or CRANE procedures Disassemble, inspect, perform measurements, and assemble various types of valves Perform valve repacks and adjustments including packing consolidation Replace valve body to bonnet gaskets, flange gaskets, and other gaskets as necessary Perform valve blue checks Replace valve parts Required Experience and/or Education High School Diploma or GED Ability to read blueprints Mechanical knowledge a plus Must have a strong commitment to meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement Must be able to work in teams while effectively communicating Meet current certification and qualification requirements per CRANE Nuclear QAP-2.0: General Valve Training OR Challenge General Valve Exam (TM-20) General Valve TPE Physical Requirements Willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, up to 72 hours per week Ability to travel up to 80%; must be able to travel and support all domestic work orders Must be able to lift 50-75lbs without assistance Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods ( 4-6 hours at a time) Ability to work in clean, safe, and orderly manner Ability to climb, balance, and work at heights from platforms, scaffolding, and ladders (fixed or temporary) Ability to wear fall-protection Ability to work in extreme heat (greater than 100 degrees F) and within OSHA guidelines Ability to work in confined spaces Ability to carry, grip, and work with hand tools Crane Valve Services is committed to extending equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

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