Valve Technician Lead
Job Title: Valve Technician LeadJob Description
As a Valve Technician Lead, you will supervise a team of 10 - 15 employees, ensuring efficient multi-tasking and meticulous attention to detail.
This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong technical skills akin to a proficient mechanic.
Responsibilities
Supervise and manage a team of 10 - 15 employees. (open to individual technician role as well)
Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
Maintain a strong focus on technical skills and mechanical proficiency.
Interact with customers and fellow employees to ensure smooth operations.
Service and repair various types of valves in a production environment.
Essential Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in valve repair and maintenance.
Strong interpersonal skills for daily interaction with customers and team members.
Understanding of pressure systems and ability to service valves in a production setting.
Familiarity with NBIC, ANSI codes and their applications.
Basic understanding of electrical wiring schematics/P&IDs.
Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair manuals.
Organizational skills to prioritize workload and maximize efficiency.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with manual machining, milling, lathes, VTL, schematics, blueprints, drill press, and horizontal boring.
Proficiency in handling block, control, isolation, manual, ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly, and arc valves.
Knowledge of field service, actuation, automation, and valve repair.
Experience with brands such as Velan, Crane Pacific, HP valves, HRH, CRH, and Main Steam.
Why Work Here?
We offer consistent hours with opportunities for overtime and competitive compensation.
With over 35 years of industry experience, we are well-regarded within the Bay Area Refinery industry. Our challenging work environment provides opportunities to gain skills beyond machining within a technician capacity.
Work Environment
The work environment is industrial and can be loud and dirty.
The team consists of 10-12 people working in both the machine shop and welding areas.
The shift runs from Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm, with the expectation of overtime.
Candidates must be comfortable working in various conditions, from workshops to heavy industry facilities, and handling tools and processes that involve frequent lifting of up to 40 lbs.
Loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted, and long hair must be tied back.
Compliance with the company's Drug and Alcohol Policy is mandatory.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benicia, California.
About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.