What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rotary Airlock Valve Mechanic position at Hardy Pro-Air Systems & Service?
Overview
A Rotary Airlock valve mechanic disassembles, diagnoses, and reassembles (after repair) rotary airlock valves for industrial pneumatic conveying. The mechanic will diagnose mechanical failures, make recommendations for repair and quotation.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repair: Dissemble, clean, inspect, repair and reassemble manual or automated valves (pneumatic, hydraulic or electric).
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical and operational issues by testing equipment for pressure leaks, unusual vibrations, electrical faults or performance problems using specialized gauges and multimeters and diagnostic tools.
- Installation: Set up new pipeline valves, ensuring proper alignment, calibration, fit and secure sealing to prevent leaks and maintain system performance.
- Preventative Care: Perform routine preventive maintenance, including lubrication of moving components and replacement of seals, bearings, and other serviceable parts as needed.
- Safety Compliance: Follow strict OSHA guidelines, wear personal protective equipment and handle high pressure systems safely. Safely manage the weight of all equipment due to heavy materials/ products.
- Quality & Documentation: Ensure completed repairs and installations meet required quality and performance standards and accurately document inspections, repairs, parts used and test results.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification in mechanics is preferred.
- Experience: 2 years of hands-on industrial mechanical repair; specifically with rotary airlock valves
- Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read and interpret engineer drawings, and proficiency with hand and power tools.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and manage heavy equipment. Weight amounts will vary with materials and products.
- Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face shields, gloves, etc.)
- Motivated to succeed and complete tasks as assigned.
- Regular and prompt attendance is required.
- Team Player with shop staff, engineers, sales team and office staff.
Preferred Qualification: Machining Experience
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 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
Salary : $25 - $33