Warehouse / Valve Technician

NTS, Corp.

Houston, TX

Pay: $25-$32/hr

Shift: Full time

**Position summary**

We are hiring a hands-on team member to perform day-to-day warehouse operations and assemble, test and repair industrial valves and actuators. Roughly half the role is shipping, receiving and inventory control; the other half is shop work: valve automation packages, actuator mounting, calibration and pre-shipment testing.

**Reports to:** Warehouse Manager · **Type:** Full-time, non-exempt · **Location:** On-site shop and warehouse, with occasional field service

**Key responsibilities**

**Warehouse and logistics**

• Receive incoming shipments, check them against purchase orders and packing lists, and report shortages or damage.
• Stock, label and organize valves, actuators, accessories and spare parts so they are easy to find.
• Pick, pack, crate and ship orders accurately and on time, including oversized freight.
• Prepare bills of lading and shipping paperwork; schedule pickups with freight carriers.
• Keep inventory records current in the ERP / inventory system and run regular cycle counts.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and hoists safely.
• Keep the warehouse and shop clean, organized and compliant with safety rules.

**Valve and actuation**

• Assemble valve automation packages: mount pneumatic, electric, gear, and hydraulic actuators to ball, butterfly, gate and plug valves using brackets and couplings and / or extension bonnets or turque tubes.
• Install and adjust accessories such as limit switch boxes, solenoid valves, positioners, filter-regulators and manual overrides.
• Set actuator stops, torque settings and travel; calibrate positioners and switches.
• Perform shop tests: seat leak, shell and stroke testing, plus electrical checks; record results on test reports.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and rebuild returned or customer valves and actuators; replace seals, seats and soft goods.
• Read and work from drawings, wiring diagrams, data sheets and work orders.
• Tag and document finished assemblies with serial numbers and test records.
• Support field service, startups and troubleshooting at customer sites as needed.
• Flag parts that need reordering and help keep repair kits and common parts in stock.

**Qualifications**

**Required**

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of warehouse, shipping/receiving or industrial shop experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with hand tools, power tools and torque wrenches.
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings and follow written procedures.
• Forklift experience.
• Basic computer skills for inventory systems, email and spreadsheets.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Attention to detail, and the judgment to switch between warehouse and shop priorities.

**Preferred**

• Hands-on experience with valve automation, actuators or valve repair.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, basic electrical wiring and control circuits.
• Familiarity with water/wastewater or power industry equipment.
• Experience with an ERP system for inventory.
• Overhead crane, rigging or hazmat shipping training.
• Technical school coursework in industrial maintenance, instrumentation or a similar field.

**Physical requirements and work environment**

• Lift and carry up to 50 lb regularly; move heavier items with forklifts, cranes or hoists.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel and climb for most of the shift.
• Work in a warehouse and shop that may be hot, cold or noisy.
• Wear required PPE: safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves and hearing protection.
• Work overtime or adjust hours when shipments or customer jobs require it.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for field service.

**What we offer**

• Competitive hourly pay: based on experience.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• On-the-job training in valve automation and manufacturer certifications.
• A path to grow into a full-time technician or lead role.

*The Scruggs Company is an equal opportunity employer.*

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person