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.

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.

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 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.