Miller Mechanical Specialties Inc., a manufacturer's representative partner company of Endress+Hauser Inc., currently recruiting a person as a Valve Technician and Warehouse Clerk. The job is either full-time 8 AM to 5 PM or part-time 11 AM to 4 PM at least 4 days per week (20-25 hours per week total). Tasks will include valve assembly and service, warehouse organization, inventory management and control, and shipping and receiving. This person will not manage other employees, and is solely responsible. This is a great opportunity to learn about industrial process automation. This role will receive training in valve assembly and service. This job is ideal for someone who is: dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous, adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction, detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture, and autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction. This position does not require you to work nights or weekends. 

Role + Responsibilities

Duties to include but not limited to:

  • Assembly and testing of control valves
  • Trouble-shooting issues with new and used control valves
  • Calibrating valves
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory management and control
  • Calibrating and configuring electronic instrumentation
  • Organization and cleaning of warehouse
  • Maintaining warehouse tools and equipment
  • Ensuring adherence to MMS’ quality management system
  • Travel to select meetings for sales and support including, but not limited to customer sites and product training meetings.
  • Travel to customer plant locations for startup and service work.
  • Facility Maintenance

Qualification + Profile

  • Mechanical and electronic maintenance experience
  • Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Able to lift equipment weighing 25 to 100 pounds, on a daily basis
  • Experience working on valves preferred.
  • Completion of Industrial Technology, or other 2-year technical degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills and work ethic.
  • Customer service experience is helpful.

Benefits 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off 
  • Vision insurance

Company Info

​​​​​Miller Mechanical Specialties (MMS) is a supplier and integrator of instrumentation and control systems to process industries in the Midwest, including ethanol, biodiesel, biochemical, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage, and corn and soy processing. They are a trusted advisor for solving their toughest process measurement and control challenges. Founded in 1952, MMS have since became a one-stop-shop for the highest quality instruments, valves, services and solutions. Manufacturers they represent include Endress+Hauser, SAMSON, Draeger, and Clark-Reliance. With a team of engineers spread across the Upper-Midwest, and in their Minneapolis and Des Moines offices, they offer unrivaled responsiveness and a wealth of application expertise. Much of their work consists of using our engineering expertise to apply highly specialized equipment to customer processes, optimizing their process in terms of cost, quality and productivity. MMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.

 

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour.

 

Miller Mechanical Specialities provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.


Nearest Major Market: Des Moines