Manufacturing Assembler (Valve)
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $22.00/hour on W2, depending on experience
Work Location: Onsite – Houston, TX 77041
Work Schedule: 5:00 am – 3:30 pm | Monday – Friday | Saturdays: 5:00 am – 11:00 am | Occasional Sundays
Duration: 6-month contract with possible extension and/or conversion based on performance and other factors.
Additional Information: Standard Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) are required.
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for the assembly, testing, and packaging of finished products, components, or sub-assemblies for oil and gas control valves, controllers, and chemical injection pumps. You will operate as an individual contributor under close supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Read work instructions and work orders, follow production drawings/sample assemblies, and interpret schematics and engineering specifications.
- Build and assemble various manufactured products using hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Completely assemble, test, and package new products on the line.
- Occasionally disassemble and repair products returned by customers.
- Participate in Lean events and actively contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
- Configure moderate to semi-complex test equipment, including setting up test stands with the necessary plumbing for pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
- Measure and record assembly conformance against specific test requirements.
- Complete all required test reports and inspection documentation.
- Inspect and verify all materials, components, and sub-assemblies.
- Properly track and mark heat numbers and nameplates to ensure quality standards are met.
- Properly follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.
- Use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.
- Report any unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately.
- Maintain high ethical standards.
- Adhere to expectations for regular attendance and punctuality.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Assembly/testing of oil and gas products, automotive repair, appliance repair, or handheld electronics assembly.
- Proficient in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing (whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).
- Must be able to read, speak, and write in English to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Proven experience meeting established safety and quality standards.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work quickly and accurately while following instructions.
- Professional, positive, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Open to change, new information, and continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on respect and understanding for others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year in the assembly and testing of relief valves, chemical injection pumps, control/dump/check valves, butterfly valves, or liquid level controllers.
- Experience with high-mix and high-volume manufacturing of oil and gas products.
- Ability to read/interpret complex assembly drawings and Bills of Material (BOM).
- Proficiency in operating assembly/testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, and presses.
- Experience with manufacturing line setups and associated documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision while maintaining high quality and productivity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral of Protected Veterans requested. An Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.