Manufactures products by supervising staff, organizing and monitoring workflow. This position will be organizing, planning, and coordinating plant shop floor activities on a particular work shift. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in assembling parts or assemblies into valves, applying knowledge of assembly processes, tools, equipment, products, and production methods to build a valve. Reports to the production or manufacturing manager and provide them with detailed information about the daily production, quality, sales and shipping. The machining and assembly process is generally a part of the manufacturing process and usually includes the assembling of specific parts of the product and making it ready for dispatching. Closely working with third party inspectors and customer inspectors to offer the valves for inspection activities.
Plan, schedule, and supervise daily assembly and testing operations to meet production targets and delivery commitments.
Accountability and direction of all direct and indirect work force. This includes the following activities:
Ensure proper assembly of plug valve components: body, plug/tapered or cylindrical, seats/sleeves, bushings, gland packing, thrust bearings, and actuation interfaces.
Verify correct torque values, lubrication (sealant injection for lubricated plug valves), and lapping/seating procedures per engineering specs.
Enforce use of calibrated torque wrenches, lapping compounds, and approved lubricants/sealants.
Maintain traceability of critical components (heat numbers, material certs, seat/seal batch records).
Testing & Quality Compliance
Supervise hydrostatic (shell) testing, pneumatic/hydro seat testing, and low-pressure gas seat testing per applicable standards, including:
API 598 – Valve Inspection and Testing
API 6D – Pipeline and Piping Valves (for plug valves in pipeline service)
API 599 – Metal Plug Valves
ISO 5208 – Industrial valves – Pressure testing
ASME B16.34– Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
MSS SP-78 – Cast Iron Plug Valves (where applicable)
Customer/client-specific ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans) and datasheets
Ensure test records (pressure, duration, hold time, leak rate) are accurately logged and signed off.
Coordinate with QA/QC and third-party inspectors (TPI) for witnessed tests, hold points, and final release.
Conduct root-cause analysis on test failures (seat leakage, body leakage, stem leakage) and drive corrective actions.
Ensure NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) requirements, where applicable, are completed prior to final assembly.
Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in valve manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory role in assembly/testing.
Hands-on experience specifically with plug valves preferred (lubricated/non-lubricated, sleeved).
Strong working knowledge of API 598, API 6D, API 599, ISO 5208, ASME B16.34, and MSS standards.
Familiarity with reading GA drawings, cross-sectional drawings, and P&IDs.
Understanding of materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, Monel, etc.) and their relevance to sealing and testing.
Knowledge of torque specifications, gasket/seal installation, and pressure test equipment operation.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis capability.
Good communication skills for coordinating with QA, engineering, and TPI/customers.
Proficiency with basic MS Office / SAP ERP systems for job tracking and reporting.
