Haugton, LA
Job Title: Valve Assembly / Process Instrumentation Technician
Location: Haughton, LA
Pay: $18–$20/hour
Benefits: Health Insurance, 401(k)
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Responsible for disassembly, inspection, and assembly of new and repaired control valve products in a fast-paced environment. Perform function testing, documentation, and preparation for blasting and painting. Prepare internal parts for critical dimension checks and machining. Assemble new and repaired equipment efficiently. Test all equipment and instrumentation following quality guidelines.
Principal Job Duties:
Perform manufacturing, teardown, and assembly of valves and associated products
Operate equipment safely and properly
Meet production requirements
Follow safety and quality standards
Maintain regular attendance
Required Skills and Qualifications:
3+ years of valve manufacturing experience or Associate degree/certificate in instrumentation plus 2 years’ experience
High school diploma or GED
Basic computer skills and data entry
Ability to read and understand basic blueprints
Forklift operation experience
Willingness to work overtime, especially during plant outages and turnarounds
Strong communication skills and positive team attitude
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, stairs; work in confined spaces and near loud equipment
Use of PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots required
Ability to lift/move 50–100 pounds regularly
Ability to stand for 8+ hours daily
Physical abilities including hand dexterity, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
Vision abilities: close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment
Work Environment:
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment (high and low voltage)
Occasional exposure to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic chemicals
Moderate to occasionally high noise levels