Why Join Our Team?
At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Benefits at Vallen
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
- 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
- Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
- Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
- Employee discounts through BenefitHub
- Advancement opportunities
- Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
- We accept applications on an ongoing basis
Position Summary: Vallen's Fluids Technicians are responsible for checking, measuring, and adding various forms of metalworking fluids (e.g., water, coolant, lubricant, etc.) used to reduce heat and friction and/or remove metal particles to ensure proper maintenance and operation of machinery. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check fluid reservoir levels and measure fluid concentrations in machinery and/or sumps.
- Add fluids in the correct ratios to sump and/or machinery as required (e.g., product coolant, water, lubricant, etc.).
- Record data for each sump and/or machinery.
- Support change-out of metalworking fluid systems under customer direction.
- Clean sump screens.
- Change filters.
- Monitor fluid inventory levels and report when inventory is low.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; directly applicable experience may be substituted.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Accurately read and understand measurement devices.
Work Environment (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
- Work is in a manufacturing environment and will have exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
- Safety protection is required while performing job duties (hand, foot, and eye).
- Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):
- While performing the duties of this job, associates are required to:
- Stand on a concrete surface for at least 8 hours a day.
- Lift and move up to 50 lbs.
- Operate various forms of hand-held and manually operated power tools and measuring devices.
- Vision abilities re required by this job.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity |
Vallen Distribution
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Jan 13, 2026