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, Monday – Friday. 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 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 is adding to our 2nd shift team! 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 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Monday-Wednesday, work 36 hours 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.
• Keeps a neat and organized workstation for safety and efficiency.
• 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, Monday – Friday. 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 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, Monday – Friday. 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 a hands-on Engineer? Are you interested in designing 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 Engineering team! The Project Engineer (Mechanical) is responsible for innovating and designing the systems and products sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position ensures that the product is designed correctly, and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe. Hours for this role are 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday-Friday. Starting pay is $60,000-$85,000 per year depending on experience. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops machine documents and submits models to CAD group to create diagrams and generate full bill for parts.
• Review sales orders and interprets engineering needs to deliver an on-time, complete, and accurate design and documentation package.
• Monitors project to ensure that goals and customer expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Facilitates project kick-off meeting.
• Coordinates with other departments to develop project schedule.
• Answers questions, manages expectations and acceptance criterion, and fosters customer relationships throughout the design process.
• Monitors project to ensure that goals and customer expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Partners with purchasing and internal shops to order parts for on time delivery.
• Organizes and facilitates Engineering Cross Review to assess and ensure design meets the needs of the customer and company.
• Interprets safety codes so that equipment meets specifications on every design.
• Conducts meetings to gain customer approval of all specifications prior to manufacturing.
• Creates test run-off document, post run-off punch list, and conducts customer run-off acceptance meeting.

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 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.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling/drawing software, required. SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3)+ years of custom engineering and design required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, required.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you technically inclined with excellent communication skills? Are you interested in working closely with customers to ensure equipment meets their expectations? 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 in-house Service team! The Service Technician prepares and tests machines to ensure a successful customer visit. This position helps customers maximize value of products from pre shipment through end of life. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY. Starting pay is between $22-$28 per hour depending on experience.  This position includes some travel and includes a training period, duration is dependent on existing knowledge and skill level.

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.
• Ensures equipment is working properly prior to shipment to meet customer expectations.
• Assists customer’s with process improvement and optimization.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Attends team reviews as required to share information, review schedules and projects.
• Discerns whether issues are warranty related or at the customer’s expense.
• Fosters strong customer relationships through onsite visit, 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.
• Leads, assists and supports team members when performing runoff, installation, rework installation, or onsite service.
• Train with Application Lab to become a process and technical expert.
• 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.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

Are you good at building things? Are you interested in ensuring the safe delivery of 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 Shipping Associate 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

• Crates machines to ensure safe shipping to customers and meets company shrink and damage goal.
• Delivery driver for PVA products
• 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