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How much do valve builder jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for valve builder in the United States is $22.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Valve Builders?

Valve Builders are skilled technicians or assembly workers who specialize in constructing, assembling, and testing various types of valves used in industrial, commercial, or residential applications. Their work involves reading blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, assembling parts, and ensuring the valves meet quality and safety standards. Valve Builders may also perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on valves to ensure optimal performance. This role is essential in industries such as oil and gas, water treatment, manufacturing, and HVAC systems. Attention to detail and mechanical aptitude are important skills for Valve Builders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Valve Builder, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Valve Builder, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with assembly or manufacturing processes, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with hand tools, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read blueprints or technical drawings are typically required. Precision, problem-solving ability, and teamwork are essential soft skills for ensuring quality and efficiency. These skills are crucial to producing reliable valves that meet stringent safety and performance standards in industrial applications.

What jobs pay $500,000 a year in the US?

In the US, highly specialized roles such as senior executive positions, successful entrepreneurs, and certain medical specialists can earn $500,000 or more annually. For a valve builder or similar manufacturing roles, such high salaries are uncommon unless combined with executive responsibilities, ownership stakes, or extensive experience in niche industries.

What jobs make 10000 a month without a degree?

A valve builder typically earns between $3,000 and $6,000 per month, depending on experience and location. Jobs that can pay $10,000 a month without a degree include specialized trades such as commercial pilot, real estate developer, or certain sales roles in high-value industries, often requiring skills, certifications, or extensive experience rather than formal education.

What are some typical challenges Valve Builders encounter during assembly, and how can they be addressed?

Valve Builders often face challenges such as interpreting complex technical drawings, maintaining tight tolerances, and ensuring leak-free assembly under strict quality standards. Addressing these challenges requires strong attention to detail, frequent communication with engineering teams, and a commitment to thorough testing and inspection. Developing proficiency with specialized tools and staying current on manufacturer specifications can also help minimize errors and improve efficiency.

What jobs pay 2000 a day?

High-paying jobs for valve builders or similar skilled trades typically include specialized roles such as industrial valve technicians, project managers in manufacturing, or senior engineering positions, which can sometimes pay around $2,000 per day with experience and certifications. These roles often require advanced technical skills, certifications, and experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments.

What is the difference between Valve Builder vs Pipe Fitter?

AspectValve BuilderPipe Fitter
CertificationsOften requires certifications in valve assembly and safety standardsRequires pipefitting licenses and safety certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly lines, industrial facilitiesConstruction sites, industrial plants, maintenance environments
Industry UsageHeavy industry, manufacturing, oil & gasConstruction, maintenance, oil & gas, plumbing

Valve Builders focus on assembling and testing valves in manufacturing settings, ensuring they meet specifications. Pipe Fitters install and repair piping systems in various industrial and construction environments. While both roles require safety certifications and technical skills, Valve Builders are more involved in assembly and quality control, whereas Pipe Fitters handle installation and maintenance of piping systems.

Is it hard to get hired at Valve?

Valve Builder positions are competitive, often requiring relevant technical skills, experience with manufacturing or assembly, and familiarity with valve components. Candidates typically undergo a thorough interview process that assesses their technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
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Infographic showing various Valve Builder job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Temporary, and 11% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $47,468 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Pressure Relief Valve Technician (QAQC Inspector)

Brown and Root Industrial Services LLC

Palmyra, NY

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday


Job description

Zip Code

63461

Full-Time/Part Time

Regular Full-Time

Job Description

Pressure Relief Valve Technician (QC Inspector VI)

General Description

A Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Technician inspects, tests, repairs, and calibrates safety relief valves to ensure compliance with ASME and API standards, preventing industrial system failures. Responsibilities include disassembly, machining, lapping, and pressure testing, both in shop and field environments, requiring mechanical proficiency, safety diligence, and meticulous documentation.

Core Values/Competencies

The Pressure Relief Valve Technician will promote and support company core value/competencies including but are not limited to:

Upholds B&R Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Upholds customer Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Exhibit Leadership, Enhance Teamwork, and Lead by example.

Use constructive collaboration between work groups.

Assure that self and co-workers comply with jobsite procedures and guidelines.

Assist other Team Members in any way possible.

Build and foster client relationships.

Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems.

Specific Job Description

Predictive & Preventive Maintenance: Perform inspections, routine maintenance, and diagnostic testing (e.g., oil analysis, vibration monitoring) to prevent failures.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Analyze mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, implementing corrective actions to restore machinery function.

Disassembly & Inspection: Cleaning, disassembling, and inspecting PRV components for wear or damage.

Repair & Maintenance: Lapping, repairing, and reassembling valves to meet manufacturing standards.

Testing & Calibration: Using test benches to conduct hydrostatic or pneumatic tests to verify set pressure and seat tightness.

Documentation: Accurately maintaining service reports, Valve Service History, and tagging documentation.

Data Analysis & Documentation: Record maintenance activity in CMMS (e.g., SAP, PIMS), track equipment downtime, and analyzing failure modes to suggest improvements.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations (e.g., 5S principles, lockout/tagout) to ensure safe working, following OSHA regulations, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and company quality procedures.

Skills/Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology or associated NCCER certifications in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright and Pipe Fitter.

Experience: 35 years of experience as an industrial technician, particularly in heavy industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments.

Possesses knowledge of ASME/Code requirements for PSV devices.

Communication Skills Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.

The ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then can perform the task or project discussed.

Maintains quality service, and customer satisfaction initiatives by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

Possesses general computer skills (i.e., email, WORD, Excel programs), good verbal communications skills, including phone, radio, and plant communication systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, reach with arms, ascend/descend stairs, ladders, fixed ladders, walkways, walk, stand, stoop for long periods of time, enter tight congested areas to include awkward positions, sit, climb, balance, and be able to lift 50 lbs. single person 80 lbs. two persons.

Ability to work extended hours in addition to normal shift in all weather and temperature extremes.

Vision adequate to perform all required tasks.

Ability to work over six feet above the ground; must not be afraid of heights.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment as needed to perform job tasks.

Employee is regularly exposed to noise, dust, and varying types of smells

Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated work areas, and outside weather conditions.

Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development

Requirements

Pressure Relief Valve Technician (QC Inspector VI)

General Description

A Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Technician inspects, tests, repairs, and calibrates safety relief valves to ensure compliance with ASME and API standards, preventing industrial system failures. Responsibilities include disassembly, machining, lapping, and pressure testing, both in shop and field environments, requiring mechanical proficiency, safety diligence, and meticulous documentation.

Core Values/Competencies

The Pressure Relief Valve Technician will promote and support company core value/competencies including but are not limited to:

Upholds B&R Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Upholds customer Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.

Exhibit Leadership, Enhance Teamwork, and Lead by example.

Use constructive collaboration between work groups.

Assure that self and co-workers comply with jobsite procedures and guidelines.

Assist other Team Members in any way possible.

Build and foster client relationships.

Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems.

Specific Job Description

Predictive & Preventive Maintenance: Perform inspections, routine maintenance, and diagnostic testing (e.g., oil analysis, vibration monitoring) to prevent failures.

Troubleshooting & Repair: Analyze mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, implementing corrective actions to restore machinery function.

Disassembly & Inspection: Cleaning, disassembling, and inspecting PRV components for wear or damage.

Repair & Maintenance: Lapping, repairing, and reassembling valves to meet manufacturing standards.

Testing & Calibration: Using test benches to conduct hydrostatic or pneumatic tests to verify set pressure and seat tightness.

Documentation: Accurately maintaining service reports, Valve Service History, and tagging documentation.

Data Analysis & Documentation: Record maintenance activity in CMMS (e.g., SAP, PIMS), track equipment downtime, and analyzing failure modes to suggest improvements.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations (e.g., 5S principles, lockout/tagout) to ensure safe working, following OSHA regulations, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and company quality procedures.

Skills/Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology or associated NCCER certifications in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright and Pipe Fitter.

Experience: 35 years of experience as an industrial technician, particularly in heavy industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments.

Possesses knowledge of ASME/Code requirements for PSV devices.

Communication Skills Comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.

The ability to understand information, ideas, direction and then can perform the task or project discussed.

Maintains quality service, and customer satisfaction initiatives by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

Possesses general computer skills (i.e., email, WORD, Excel programs), good verbal communications skills, including phone, radio, and plant communication systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, reach with arms, ascend/descend stairs, ladders, fixed ladders, walkways, walk, stand, stoop for long periods of time, enter tight congested areas to include awkward positions, sit, climb, balance, and be able to lift 50 lbs. single person 80 lbs. two persons.

Ability to work extended hours in addition to normal shift in all weather and temperature extremes.

Vision adequate to perform all required tasks.

Ability to work over six feet above the ground; must not be afraid of heights.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Employee is required to wear personal protective equipment as needed to perform job tasks.

Employee is regularly exposed to noise, dust, and varying types of smells

Employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated work areas, and outside weather conditions.

Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development