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Valve Technician / Painting Specialist

IDEX Corporation
Geismar, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026
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Valve Technician / Painting Specialist for Richter Pumps & Valves

Job Summary

Assembles mechanical valves, fabricated parts/components to make assemblies, sub-assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous equipment. Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements; repairs units or products that have failed to meet quality, technical, or customer requirements or specifications. Painting Specialist is responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing industrial valves according to company standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications. This role ensures corrosion protection, durability, and proper identification of valves used in industrial operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Assemble and test valves according to engineering instructions and technical manuals.
  • Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems. Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment to transport or position large parts.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment.
  • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment. Record information including test results, material usage, and identification numbers.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, technical orders or procedures to determine component parts and methods and sequences of valve assembly. Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
  • Maintain clean working environment/housekeeping.
  • Ability to perform light automation for various style valves.
  • Understand inventory management system and correctly issue components.

10 . Apply primers, paints, and protective coatings using spray guns

  • Clean, sandblast, or otherwise prepare valve surfaces for painting or coatings.
  • Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Perform touch-ups or rework as necessary to meet specifications
  • Inspect surfaces and completed work to ensure quality standards are met.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Reading and writing in English.
  • Computer literacy
  • Forklift operation

Preferred

  • Valve and pump experience
  • JDE experience
  • Industrial or Automotive Painting experience

Education And Experience

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
  • 3-5 years Industry Experience

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
  • Comfortable working in paint booths
  • Ability to wear PPE such as respirators and protective clothing

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

Job Family: Operations

Business Unit: Aegis Flow Technologies

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