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Apprentice Valve Technician

Control Southern

Decatur, Alabama

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Crane, Disassemblers, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Failure Analysis, Forklift, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pumps, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Scaffolding, Team Player, Technical Support, Testing, Time Management, Welding, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Decatur, Alabama
POSTED
30+ days ago

Department: Services
Reports to: Shop Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Join our Services team as a Valve Technician, where you'll play a critical role in servicing and repairing industrial valves and actuators both in-shop and on-site. You'll collaborate with customers, suppliers, account managers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of valves: control, safety, relief, gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, and plug
  • Service pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators
  • Perform full-cycle valve repair: pre-testing, disassembly, cleaning, machining, lapping, painting, assembly, and final inspection
  • Calibrate and test valves and related instrumentation
  • Document repair activities including failure analysis, parts used, and corrective actions
  • Set up and dismantle repair equipment at shop and field locations
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting to customers
  • Follow National Board VR/UV program guidelines
  • Comply with site-specific safety protocols
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment
  • Participate in Safety and Quality program

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 44 lbs
  • Perform twisting, turning, and lifting motions
  • Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding (10–30+ feet)
  • Work in varied environments including heat, cold, and clean rooms

Travel

  • Overnight travel required
  • Work performed at Control Southern facilities and customer sites

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in valve, pump, or actuator repair preferred
  • Welding and machining skills are a plus
  • Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy

Core Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Mechanical aptitude and technical troubleshooting ability
  • Effective time management and task focus
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to safety 
  • Familiarity with rigging and handling heavy equipment
  • Ability to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, sand blasters, seat facing machines, and power tools
  • Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, and overtime as needed

About the Company

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Control Southern

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