Careers

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in assembling the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is aggressively hiring in Production to meet increased demand for our products! The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling a specific portion of the Standard Line (Direct Series) of robotic manufacturing equipment per instructions and guide books. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$22 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement!

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics for their value stream.
• Completes assigned step in manufacturing process for standard line of equipment (Direct Series).
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you a SolidWorks pro? Are you interested in creating CAD drawings for assembly of the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to the CAD/Engineering team! The CAD Designer/Drafter is responsible for creating CAD drawings to create the systems and products sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position creates the drawings used for building and detailing the machinery correctly, and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Starting pay is $20-$24 per hour depending on experience. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Creates electronic files, assembly documents, pneumatic schematics, fluid diagrams, frame assemblies, and detailed part drawings for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations within specified book date.
• Partners with purchasing, inventory, and machine/fabrication shops to order parts for on time delivery and part parameter accuracy.
• Generates engineering best drawing practices to ensure consistency.
• Organizes CAD design models on the basic machinery.
• Reviews naming convention to ensure consistency.
• Cross checks team designs and drawings for each machine build.
• Helps to create templates to impact documentation efficiency and accuracy.
• Designs parts, as needed.
• Helps develop drawings, diagrams, and schematics for patent application, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative, willing to learn.
• Strong computer and Excel skills.
• Minimum three (3)+ years of CAD, required. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Pro-E preferred.
• Associates degree or CAD certification, required. Work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling/drawing software, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in processing parts to assemble robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to our 2nd shift team! The CNC Operator, 2nd Shift is responsible for machining parts utilizing CNC mills. Hours for this position are 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Monday-Wednesday, work 36 hours but paid for 40. Starting pay is $18-$25 per hour depending on experience. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Creates parts and follows procedures and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Reads and interprets mechanical schematics to ensure accuracy.
• Sets up tooling equipment, loads parts, reviews programming steps, and ensures adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Responsible for performing first piece inspections on machined parts.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

Skills

• Basic use of hand tools.
• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Prior experience operating HAAS mills and/or lathes, preferred.
• Associates Degree in industrial applications or machining, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in processing parts to assemble robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA has a new press brake on the way and needs someone to run it! The CNC Press Brake Operator (Trumpf Tru Bend 5130) bends sheet metal used to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. Experience preferred, new hires will be sent to the equipment manufacturer for in-depth training. Hours for this position are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Monday-Friday (1st shift) or 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Monday-Wednesday (2nd shift – work 36 hours, get paid for 40!). Starting pay is $18-$30 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates the press brake to manufacture parts.
• Reads and interprets mechanical part drawings for their value stream.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in assembling the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is aggressively hiring in Production to meet increased demand for our products! The Electrical Assembly Technician is responsible for wiring various manufacturing robotics per instructions and guide books. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$22 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement!

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics for their value stream.
• Builds wire kits, cables, assemblies, panels and enclosures and integrates machines following procedure and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure electrical safety is observed and practiced and proper PPE worn, 100% of the time.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in processing parts to assemble the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to the Shop team! The Fabrication Technician operates fabrication equipment to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. This position ensures all parts are fabricated correctly which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Starting pay is $16-$20 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operates fabrication equipment to manufacture parts.
• Reads and interprets mechanical part drawings for their value stream.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Field Service Engineer – Europe provides technical service for the systems and products sold by PVA. This position helps customers maximize value of products from pre shipment through end of life. This position requires frequent travel and includes a training period, duration is dependent on existing knowledge level. The ideal candidate for this role will have mechanical aptitude with good problem solving and interpersonal skills. This position will preferably work onsite in Helmond, The Netherlands, however we are open to hybrid/remote employees which will require an onsite training period at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level technical knowledge of PVA product line.
• Answers direct questions and resolves issues from customers.
• Solves problems, diagnoses and resolves issues to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manages and updates individual service tickets throughout the day to identify any urgent customer needs.
• Assists customer’s with process improvement and optimization.
• Provides onsite support and installations at customer locations globally.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Fosters strong customer relationships through run-off, and after shipment service and installations as required.
• Provides feedback regarding manual updates to ensure they are up to date and relevant to customer needs.
• Assists and supports team members when performing runoff, installation, rework installation, or onsite service.
• Shares information learned from customer within department.
• Utilizes 5Y Kaizen process to identify root causes of problems and solutions.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Must be technically inclined (mechanical, controls, software, etc.).
• Minimum one (1)+ year of technical service and commercial experience, preferred.
• Associate degree in engineering, preferred.
• Proficiency in German, required.

Job Location: Europe Headquarters

Are you a shipping pro? Are you interested in ensuring customers have what they need to operate robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

The Inside Sales Shipping Associate is responsible for picking and shipping parts to customers, developing sales opportunities by researching and identifying potential customers, and soliciting new customers and providing technical information and explanation to potential customers of PVA. This position increases brand awareness, identifies and fosters customer relationships, and provides excellent service which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday, starting pay is $16-20 per hour. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Assures all orders are accurately pulled, processed, packaged, and shipped.
• Prepares order quotes.
• Inputs customer data into CRM system.
• Learns and understands PVA products to successfully communicate and present solutions to potential and existing customers.
• Interfaces directly with customers to answer questions relating to the proposals or to refine scope of work content.
• Translates customer needs into action-oriented deliverables and assesses cost over-run risks through careful definition and clarity of scope.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Strong computer and excel skill, preferred.
• Prior experience shipping small packages utilizing UPS, FedEx, DHL, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you a road warrior? Are you interested in delivering the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to our Logistics team! The Logistics Technician ensures machines are crated and delivered safely within budget and timeframe which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Monday-Friday) and starting pay is $16-$20 per hour. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Delivery driver for PVA products.
• Crates machines to ensure safe shipping to customers and meets company shrink and damage goal.
• Ensures correct parts are shipped at the right quality and with zero damage, 100% of the time.
• Keeps appropriate shipping records to ensure machines are tracked and monitored for loss and damage.
• Ensures company abides by government standards for overseas shipments, 100% of the time.
• Helps maintain inventory of crates to meet company shipping needs, weekly.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized inventory workspace for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Adheres to company policies and complies with safety standards 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer focused.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative and willing to learn.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clear DMV history, required.
• Forklift, preferred.
• Must be able to carry and lift up to 70 lbs.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you detail-oriented? Are you interested in supporting those who build robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is growing and adding to the HR team! The Payroll and Human Resource Assistant administers payroll and human resource related functions. This position provides outstanding service, accurate and efficient payment and support regarding the HR needs of employees which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. Starting pay is $20-$25 per hour. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, verifies, and processes payroll on a weekly basis for employees.
• Responds to employee questions and requests regarding payroll and human resources.
• Supports benefit administration including health and wellness and PTO.
• Maintains and updates employee records through files and human resource information system (HRIS).
• Provides support during onboarding process and employee orientation.
• Responsible for completing, processing, and managing FMLA, PFL, Workers’ Compensation.
• Assists with creation of training schedules.
• Assists with mentor program for all new employees.
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
• Assists with coordination of company events/meetings and ensures all schedules, details, and communications are created and executed.
• Assists with coordination and recommends employee engagement activities for company.
• Back up to receptionist, if needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee/candidate information 100% of the time.
• Provides support for all human resource projects.
• Identifies and introduces new ideas and solutions to create efficiency in the operation.

Skills

• Customer focused.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative and willing to learn.
• High degree of professionalism and maturity.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Minimum two (2)+ years of HR or payroll administration, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in processing parts to assemble the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

PVA is adding to the 2nd shift team! The Powder Coating Technician, 2nd Shift is responsible for applying powder coating to sheet metal parts to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. Experience preferred, however training is available for the right candidate interested in the position. Hours for this position are 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (3 12-hour shifts). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40! Starting salary is $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies powder coating to sheet metal parts.
• Ensures best coverage of parts while working to maintain speed and efficiency.
• Cleans and maintains spray booth.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• PPE provided by company.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in assembling the robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

 PVA is aggressively hiring in Production to meet increased demand for our products! The Pre-Build/Assembly Technician is responsible for starting the manufacturing process for robotic equipment per instructions and guide books. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$22 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement!

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics for their value stream.
• Attaches sheet metal sides to pre-assembled frames and installs motion components (gantry).
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good with your hands? Are you interested in processing parts to assemble robotic machines of the future while building your own future? PVA would love to meet you! We are a five-time Albany Business Review Best Places to Work winner and Healthiest Employer. Come see for yourself why we’re an award winning employer.

The Shop Assistant is responsible for preparing materials to machine the parts sold by PVA. This position ensures that parts are cleaned and packaged to move on to the next step of the manufacturing process which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Great opportunity for an aspiring Machinist! Hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Starting pay is $16 per hour.  This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Pulls material needed to create parts.
• Cleans and packages parts after they are machined.
• Performs other tasks in the shop as assigned.
• Assists to ensure goals and expectations are met and product is developed on schedule.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Adheres to company policies, 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Willing to learn and exhibits initiative.
• Basic use of hand tools, preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Job Location: Global Headquarters