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  • Temporary to Hire
  • Houston, TX
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Valve Technician
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a reliable and motivated Valve Technician for a company based in Southwest Houston, Texas. Responsible for inspecting, repairing, testing, and maintaining industrial valves to ensure safe and reliable operation in facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, power plants, water treatment plants, and manufacturing sites.

Pay Rate 
$21.00 an hour
 
Schedule and Hours  
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm 
 
Valve Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair a wide range of valves including gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, safety relief, and control valves
• Disassemble valves for cleaning, machining, or part replacement
• Replace seals, seats, stems, gaskets, O-rings, packing, and other internal components
• Perform valve calibration and set pressure adjustments (for relief/safety valves)
• Reassemble and test valves using hydraulic or pneumatic test stands
• Identify wear, corrosion, leaks, or mechanical deficiencies and determine corrective actions
• Document repair findings, parts used, test results, and certifications
• Interpret P&IDs, isometrics, valve datasheets, and technical manuals
• Work with other technicians, inspectors, and engineers during turnarounds or shutdowns
• Follow all safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and facility procedures
 
Valve Technician Qualifications and Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical/vocational training in mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred
• 1 year of experience working with industrial valves (plant or shop environment)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial valves, and valve components
• Ability to use precision tools: torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, lapping equipment
• Skilled in troubleshooting leaks, sticking valves, broken seals, seat damage, and operational failures
• Familiarity with test equipment such as hydrotest pumps, air test rigs, and calibration tools
• Strong reading of technical drawings and valve specifications
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate repair records
 
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire
 
Benefits  
• Weekly Pay 
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance 
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours 
401(k) Retirement Plan 
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates. 
 
Interested in this job? 
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsHoustonWest@apstemps.com, or call us at 713.730.7447 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at  
Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch 
9630 Westheimer Rd 
Suite 700 
Houston, TX 77063 
 
Bonus Opportunity! 
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout. 

About Automation Personnel Services 
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include: 
• 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025). 
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025). 
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association. 
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work for by CIO Views Magazine. 
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). 
 
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Equal Opportunity Employer 
APSHoustonWest 
 
 

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