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Valve Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Technicians work both in the shop and in the field performing inspections, repairs, testing, and maintenance on industrial valve systems critical to plant operations. Whether you already have valve ...

Technicians work both in the shop and in the field performing inspections, repairs, testing, and maintenance on industrial valve systems critical to plant operations. Whether you already have valve ...

Valve Technician

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$24/hr

Inspect, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial valves and related components * Work with a variety of valve types including: * Safety relief valves * Control valves * Gate valves * Globe valves

Inspect, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial valves and related components * Work with a variety of valve types including: * Safety relief valves * Control valves * Gate valves * Globe valves

Inspection of valves for quality assurance, issue diagnosis, and repair planning Requirements * 5+ years of experience in Safety Valve experience preferred * Mechanically inclined * Valid Driver ...

Tri-Stave Valve is looking for an experienced Valve Technician to help support both customer and ... Inspection * Machining * Re-Assembly * Testing * Tagging and Packaging Work Environment ...

Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves. Note, this is a seasonal ...

Performs valve disassembly, inspections, blue checks, measurements, parts replacement, and reassembly. Capable of working on gates, globes, check, butterfly, and ball valves. Note, this is a seasonal ...

Tri-Stave Valve is looking for an experienced Valve Technician to help support both customer and ... Inspection * Machining * Re-Assembly * Testing * Tagging and Packaging Work Environment ...

Valve Technician

Hockley, TX · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

AAR certification(s) related to valve repair or inspection preferred. Mechanical or technical training preferred. S kill(s): Strong leadership and communication skills; attention to detail and ...

Tri-Stave Valve is looking for an experienced Valve Technician to help support both customer and ... Inspection * Machining * Re-Assembly * Testing * Tagging and Packaging Work Environment ...

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How much do valve inspector jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for valve inspector in the United States is $54,939.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $63,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Valve Inspector job?

A Valve Inspector is responsible for examining, testing, and ensuring the proper functioning of valves in industrial systems, such as pipelines, power plants, and manufacturing facilities. They inspect for leaks, wear, and defects, using tools like pressure gauges and ultrasonic testers to assess performance. Their role helps maintain safety standards, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Valve Inspectors often work with maintenance teams to recommend repairs or replacements when necessary.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Valve Inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Valve Inspector, you need a solid understanding of mechanical systems, valve operation, and inspection procedures, often supported by a relevant technical diploma or trade certification. Familiarity with tools such as ultrasonic testing devices, borescopes, and computer-based inspection reporting systems, as well as certifications like API 570 or similar, is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective communication are key soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for accurately identifying defects, ensuring safety compliance, and facilitating teamwork in industrial environments.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Valve Inspector?

As a Valve Inspector, your daily tasks will often include visually and physically inspecting valves for signs of wear, corrosion, or malfunction, performing non-destructive testing, and documenting inspection results in detailed reports. You may also collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to recommend repairs or replacements and ensure that all safety and quality standards are met. In some settings, you’ll be involved in planning and scheduling inspections to minimize downtime. This role requires occasional fieldwork, working in industrial environments such as refineries, plants, or pipeline facilities, and sometimes involves travel to different sites.

What is a valve specialist job description?

A valve specialist is responsible for inspecting, testing, and maintaining valves used in industrial systems to ensure proper function and safety. They often perform non-destructive testing, interpret technical drawings, and may hold certifications such as API or ASME. The role typically requires attention to detail, knowledge of valve types and materials, and adherence to safety standards.
What are the most commonly searched types of Valve Inspector jobs? The most popular types of Valve Inspector jobs are:
Infographic showing various Valve Inspector job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 15% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,939 per year, or $26.4 per hour.
Quality Inspector - Red Valve

Quality Inspector - Red Valve

Red Valve

Gastonia, NC

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Company Summary
Since 1953, Red Valve has set the standard for solving the world's toughest flow control challenges through unmatched elastomer design and manufacturing experience. Red Valve is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with proven, creative, high-value solutions.
Red Valve has a passion for innovation and creativity, with a wealth of patents and best approaches developed for customers' needs. The people of Red Valve embrace this passion every day, providing reliable solutions to customers' most demanding challenges, wherever and whenever they are needed most.
Our Core Values
Driven to Win Right - Can Do! - High Power - Low Ego & Thrive Together
Red Valve was acquired by DeZURIK on January 1, 2021.
Our organization offers the following:
- Sign On Bonus
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Engagement Activities
A Red Valve Quality Inspector must be a highly motivated, creative, self-starter who will perform a variety of quality control tests/inspections on products, materials, components, and parts, at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the desire and ability to drive change, identify business needs, areas of improvement and objectives through research and data-backed decision making that will empower them to make recommendations on appropriate business initiatives.
Based on the needs of the business, this is a rotational position throughout the facility, covering a variety of quality processes and/or initiatives. The rotational schedule will be determined by the Quality Manager as necessary.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Knowledge of and/or commitment to learn the following responsibilities:
  • Ensure quality of manufactured goods
  • Inspect finished goods
  • Examine materials from suppliers before sending them to production
  • Inspect components, subassemblies, and assemblies
  • Perform quick visual inspections
  • Perform complex tests using instruments and equipment
  • Test, measure, and analyze products
  • Take samples for testing
  • Ensure company is meeting the standard codes in the manufacturing process
  • Record pass/fail grade of products
  • Produce detailed reports
  • Comply with various ISO operating procedures, work instructions
  • Observe dials, gauges and indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly
  • Count numbers of products tested or inspected
  • Process associated documentation including process tags, rework tags and nonconforming material documents
  • RMA - issuing and processing
  • Responsible for final inspection and signoff, and will stamp "OK-Lead"
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Education
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of two years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in quality inspecting.
Skills/Experience
  • 3+ years of quality or other related business experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline is preferred or equivalent field experience or training
  • Practical knowledge of Lean business practices
  • Excellent time management, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from drawing, specifications and standards
  • Ability to inspect parts & components to tight tolerances and specifications
  • Required: Basic ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
  • Required: Intermediate knowledge and skills in the use of standard mechanical and electrical instruments, gauges and test rigs
  • Required: Basic ability to work under direct supervision and to follow written instructions and techniques
  • Required: Basic ability to write simple correspondence
  • Required: Basic efficient time management
  • Required: Intermediate decision making
  • Required: Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft office
Travel
No travel required
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Ability to work in normal manufacturing and varying climate control office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron, and boots). Stress may result from workload and meeting schedules. Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs. The ability to multitask is essential job function for this role.
  • Shift schedule is (4) 10- hour days Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • Friday is reserved for overtime as necessary and may be required
  • Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise level

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.'s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process, and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
BENEFITS