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Powell Valves is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. We also have distribution, manufacturing and quality assurance operations in Manning or Orangeburg South Carolina, Houston Texas, and Yancheng City, China. We maintain more than $35 million of inventory, which allows us to quickly fulfill customers’ needs. Key clients include some of the largest companies in the world.

Become a part of our team

As a family owned company, we make decisions that will keep us strong for years, not just quarter to quarter. We seek people who work well together to be innovative, problem-solving and customer-focused. We maintain the highest ethical standards. At Powell, you are not just an employee- you are part of our team. Our employees come to Powell to work and stay for their career. 

Email resume and salary requirements to: bhavens@powellvalves.com or call 513-852-2017.

Open Positions

CNC Programmer
  • Classification:Non-Exempt, Hourly
  • Reports To:Plant Manager
  • Location:Orangeburg & Manning, SC

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential Functions

  • Set-up and operate CNC equipment requiring Long Hand Programming and Conversational Programming
  • Demonstrates the ability to predict tool wear and eliminates product, tool and machine trouble. Accomplishes training, employee task counseling and guidance.
  • Ability to collaborate with co-workers and management to resolve manufacturing problems.
  • Aptitudes for a machine shop including blueprint reading, basic math, measurement equipment, and computers.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively change tools and start minor setups.
  • Understands concepts of metal cutting such as turning, drilling, etc.
  • Basic math skills and manual dexterity.
  • Communicate effectively with team members as well as management.
  • Ability to work in a co-worker team environment.
  • Keeps the work area clean and organized.
  • Assist all CNC operators.
  • Can assist QC in determining control dimensions to be charted.
  • Has the ability to complete SPC forms i.e.: All measurement readings, average of readings, average of range.
  • Demonstrates ability to set-up and operate various CNC equipment with no supervision or assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Required High School Diploma and/or Trade School.
  • 1-2 yrs manufacturing experience.

Physical Requirementse

Required to stand for extended periods. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 50 pounds. The proper PPE is required.

Environmental Conditions

Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employees, product and machinery. During summer months, it will be hot in the factory.

  • Classification:Hourly, Non-Exempt
  • Reports To:Sales Operations Manager
  • Location:Orangeburg, SC and Manning, SC

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Set up and operate a variety of machines to produce/modify precision parts. Includes applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures

Essential Functions

  • Set up and operate a variety of machines to produce/modify precision parts. Includes applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
  • Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Measure, examine, and test completed units in order to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
  • Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Time Management of one's own time and the time of others.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
  • The ability to adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions quickly and repeatedly.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School diploma and 5-10 years machining experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot on the spot
  • Can assist QC in determining control dimensions to be charted.
  • Communicated effectively with team members as well as management.
  • Keeps work area clean and organized.

Physical Requirementse

Required to stand for extended periods. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 30 pounds. The proper PPE is required.

Environmental Conditions

Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product and machinery. Factory is not climate controlled.

  • Classification:Non-Exempt, Hourly
  • Reports To:Shipping/Receiving Manager
  • Location:Orangeburg, Manning

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To accomplish stores, shipping and/or receiving with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

  • Ability to read, interpret and follow associated documentation to accomplish stores, shipping and/or receiving with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to recognize product and components to prevent incorrect storage, receiving or shipment.
  • Ability to use all equipment within the work area including: scales, weight charts, packing equipment, etc.
  • Understands, uses and completes necessary documentation including to stock, from stock, adjustments, and receivers.
  • Capable of using fork truck, load, and unload trucks.
  • Assist QC department in counting and identifying incoming material.
  • Complete repetitive tasks with no attention, quality or productivity loss.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Required High school diploma.  Shipping/Receiving experience a plus.
  • Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product, and machinery.
  • Communicated effectively with team members as well as management.
  • Ability to work in a co-worker team environment.
  • Keeps works area clean and organized.

Physical Requirementse

Required to stand for extended periods. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 30 pounds. The proper PPE is required.

Environmental Conditions

Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product and machinery. During summer months, it could get hot in the factory.

  • Classification:Non-Exempt, Hourly
  • Reports To:Plant Manager
  • Location:Orangeburg, SC

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Entry level machine operator. • To perform minor setups, and the ability to accomplish minor set-ups of a job. .

Essential Functions

  • Recognize tool trouble and minimizes product, tool, computers, and machine trouble.
  • Has the ability to make minor adjustments to achieve quality product.
  • Can fill in SPC data collection forms with little or no assistance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Required High School Diploma and/or Tech School desirable.
  • 1-2 yrs manufacturing experience.
  • Basic math skills and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to complete repetitive tasks with no attention, quality or productivity loss.
  • General knowledge of a computer.
  • Aptitudes for a machine shop including: blue print reading, basic math, measurement equipment, and computers.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively change tools and start minor setups.
  • Understands concepts of metal cutting such as turning, drilling, etc.
  • Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product, and machinery.
  • Communicated effectively with team members as well as management.
  • Ability to work in a co-worker team environment.
  • Keeps works area clean and organized.

Physical Requirementse

Required to stand for extended periods. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 30 pounds. The proper PPE is required.

Environmental Conditions

Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product and machinery. During summer months, it could get hot in the factory.

  • Classification:Non-Exempt, Hourly
  • Reports To:Plant Manager
  • Location:Orangeburg, Manning SC

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Assemble/disassemble valves. Determine probable cause(s) for valve “fail” at test and accomplish all that is required to collect data, part marking and/or corrective action as outlined with in the procedures or by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Visually quality check foundry and machining defects.
  • Accomplishes component assembly and testing with no supervision.
  • Capable of operating overhead hoists, forklifts in a safe manner.
  • Extensive experience using pressure test equipment; air and hydro from 100-9000PSI.
  • Good working knowledge of valve figure numbers.
  • Ability to identify component parts by part marking or number.
  • Obtain a highly effective rate of reliability at assembly and test.
  • Recognize trouble and minimize product, tool and machine trouble.
  • Ability to use basic math skills and manual dexterity
  • Knowledgeable with reading blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand the requirements of products  
  • Experience with use of inspection and measurement tools.
  • Measure product dimensions, examine functionality and compare the final product to the specifications
  • Responsible for quality of work.
  • Capable of completing supporting paperwork efficiently
  • Communicate effectively with team members as well as management
  • Assist with quality inspection
  • All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications & Requirements

  • High School diploma and 1-2 yrs manufacturing experience.
  • Lifting product, supplies and equipment as necessary to accomplish the task as assigned.
  • Complete assigned routine tasks with little supervision. 
  • Follow directions for other non-routine tasks.
  • Ability to work in a co-worker team environment.
  • Keeps works area clean and organized.

Physical Requirementse

Required to stand for extended periods. Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and walk. Maximum unassisted lift is 50 pounds. The proper PPE is required.

Environmental Conditions

Working in a manufacturing environment in a safe manner for employee, employees, product and machinery. During summer months, it could get hot in the factory.

Employee Benefits & Culture

Are you thinking of joining the Powell team? We are focused on building a team that will be strong for years, not just quarter to quarter. Our ideal team consists of people who take initiative, producing quality work with a focus on our customers' needs.

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Powell Valves offers a competitive benefits package, including 401K matching, health insurance coverage, life insurance and more.

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