Industrial Valve Machinist

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success.  Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.  Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.  Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions.  R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability.  The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm.  Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services.  Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:

R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

The Valve Machinist is responsible for precision machining, repairing and modification of industrial valve components using manual lathes, milling machines, and general shop tools, both in the machine shop and at customer sites.

Specific Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and hand tools to repair or fabricate valve parts.
• Machine and refurbish valve bodies, stems, plugs, seats and flanges to specified tolerances.
• Machine parts and pressure seals from scratch when OEM parts are unavailable or obsolete
• Perform threading, facing, boring, drilling and surfacing operations on various valve components.
• Inspect machines parts using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Customer communication - technical assistance, troubleshooting & disposition of repairs
• Adhere to all safety, quality and company rules and regulations
• Complete site-specific safety requirements
• Participate in safety, quality and activities committees
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
• Maintain driver eligibility
• Lead the efforts for the care and maintenance of machine shop & field machining equipment

Required Competencies

• Strong electrical ability/aptitude
• Mechanical ability/aptitude
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with plant personnel
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Time management and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of rigging and lifting
• Ability to operate repair equipment, namely, sand blasters, power tools, overhead cranes and forklifts
• Must be comfortable and able to work in abnormal (hot/cold/clean/tight) operating conditions
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends and overtime on short notice based on business needs
• 50% travel to North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia with 25% overnight stays
• Strong proficiency with manual lathes, milling machines, and portable field machining tools.
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments and performing accurate dimensional checks
• Valid driver’s license
• High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

Required Education and Experience

• 2-year Associate’s degree or equivalent Industrial plant experience
• 5 years of manual machining experience, preferably in industrial valve repair, rotating equipment or heavy maintenance. 
• Basic computer skills  

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Kneeling
• Pushing and Pulling
• Using a Telephone
• Walking
• Reaching Overhead
• Lifting - 50 pounds
• Driving
• Manual Dexterity
• Climbing
• Using a computer

RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the race, gender, disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.