Automation Technician

Job Title

Responsible for performing technical duties related to the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of electrical and pneumatic automated valve assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Pull stock and buyout items for assembly and shipment of customer orders or transfers.
• Inspect all fabricated and purchased materials to ensure that customer specifications and industry codes and standards are met.
• Document non-conforming material and subsequent required corrective action.
• Document and maintain files as required to permit certification of compliance with product specification.
• Assemble and test mechanical, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic automated assemblies.
• Perform assembly on various types of electric or pneumatic assemblies.
• Perform pre-installation inspections to assist the project team.
• Serve as a point of contact for technical/quality issues for local sales representatives.
• Report customer concerns and technical issues to local sales representatives.
• Coordinate communication between the sales office and the warehouse to ensure efficient and timely deliveries to customers.
• Establish a friendly and effective working relationship with manufacturers and internal and external customers using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintain 24-hour availability as needed in order to lend assistance to the Branch Manager.
• Mount actuators to valves.
• Perform modifications to actuators (seals, spring changes).
• Mount and calibrate basic accessories (Limit Switches, Solenoids, Quick exhausts).
• Build panels to mount accessories.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others, and report workplace hazards, injuries, or illnesses immediately.

Education, Experience & Ability Requirements

Any combination of requirements that provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities will be considered.

• High school diploma or a GED (General Education Degree) or equivalent combination of education and work experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• One year of mechanical experience.
• Two years of related industry experience, either with MRC Global or with a similar work environment.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license and acceptable record at all times.
• Strong knowledge of, or ability to learn, products and processes.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of gearing, bearings, and moving assemblies.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and pneumatic type equipment usage (e.g., pneumatic and electric tools, fixtures, and test equipment).
• Basic knowledge of electricity and electrical components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn and operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to establish working rapport with local management, technical inside and outside sales representatives, warehouse associates, and other branch personnel using proper phone etiquette and other effective interpersonal skills.
• Typing and computer skills, including MS Office (Outlook).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn MRC Global warehouse business processes and software.
• Knowledge of operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve automation assemblies.
• Ability to read and translate schematics and P.I.D.s.

Additional Qualifications

Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status. Ability to read and speak the English language proficiently in order to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and respond to inquiries. Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, including Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions

For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.