Puffer-Sweiven

Overview

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The Valve Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembling units, testing for leaks, and ensuring conformance to standards in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble unit by following blueprints, process charts, work orders or other specifications.
• Air/hydro test valves, actuators and level gauges for leaks, temperature, and pressure settings.
• Assemble/disassemble valves, actuators and level gauges using power and hand tools.
• Position, fit or align parts on workbench, floor or machine following blueprints, diagrams, guides, reference marks or work orders.
• Hold parts during assembly using hands, clamps, pneumatic presses or other work aids.
• Position and fasten components together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets or other fasteners.
• File, grind, plane, sand or buff parts to remove burrs, alter shape, improve fit or smooth finish using hand or power tools.
• Adjust, repair, and/or replace defective product parts.
• Inspect, test and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to Production Supervisors.
• Record production date on paper or on computer.
• Lift, load, and move supplies and finish product between storage and work area.
• Drive forklifts, lift trucks, and pallet jacks.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Label product with identifying data.
• Follow safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 7 years mechanical assembly experience.
• Intermediate level of Control Valve experience preferred.
• Preferred to know control tube bending.
• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment.
• Ability to read general arrangement (GA) drawings, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings (P&ID).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Attentive to details.
• Ability to communicate, verbal and written effectively.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong work ethic displaying consistent dependability, reliability and initiative.

Additional Information

• Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day.
• Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions which at times include extreme heat or extreme cold.
• Frequent exposure to noise and vibration.