The Mid-Level Maintenance Technician – Fluid Systems and Valves is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical components in fluid handling systems, including valves, pumps, piping, and related equipment. This role requires hands-on mechanical skills and experience with various valve types and fluid systems in a manufacturing or processing environment (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical).
The technician ensures system reliability, supports preventive maintenance programs, and responds to equipment failures, helping maintain production uptime and safety compliance.
Valve and Pump Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Repair and Replacement of Fluid System Components
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Execution
System Monitoring, Documentation, and Compliance
Support for Equipment Installation and Continuous Improvement
Inspect, disassemble, clean, and reassemble valves (manual, actuated, pneumatic, sanitary).
Maintain centrifugal, positive displacement, and diaphragm pumps.
Test and verify valve function (e.g., seat sealing, actuator stroke, leak checks).
Perform mechanical repairs to piping, flanges, seals, and gaskets in fluid systems.
Assist in installing new process piping, valve assemblies, and pressure relief systems.
Interpret and work from P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance on valves, pumps, and related systems.
Document and escalate any abnormalities or failures requiring further attention.
Contribute to root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, GMP, and safety protocols.
Accurately log work orders, maintenance findings, and system condition in CMMS.
Support quality and audit requirements with proper maintenance records.
Support cross-functional teams during equipment commissioning or shutdowns.
Recommend improvements in valve layouts, system access, and parts inventory.
Train junior technicians or assist in skill transfer within the team.
Technical diploma or certification in mechanical maintenance, industrial systems, or fluid technology.
3–5 years of relevant hands-on experience with valve and fluid system maintenance in a production environment.
Familiarity with sanitary and industrial valve types (butterfly, diaphragm, mixproof, ball, solenoid).
Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and pneumatic valve actuators.
Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
Ability to read and understand P&IDs and valve schematics.
Understanding of fluid dynamics, pressure control, and flow rate behavior.