Valve and Regulator Repairers

Test, repair, and adjust mechanical regulators and valves.

Job Task

• Measures salvageable parts removed from mechanical control devices for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Dips valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage and paints valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray gun.
• Advises customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
• Records repair work, inventories parts, and orders new parts.
• Correlates testing data, performs technical calculations, and writes test reports to record data.
• Cleans corrosives and other deposits from serviceable parts, using solvents, wire brushes, or sandblaster.
• Lubricates wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
• Disassembles mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torch.
• Replaces, repairs or adjusts defective valve or regulator parts and tightens attachments, using hand tools, power tools, and welder.
• Tests valves and regulators for leaks, temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
• Examines valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments.

Looking for a job in Valve and Regulator Repairers? Check out these great job search websites. Thousands of job opportunities and reseach for a new career! Includes job search websites from Australia and internationally