Employment Opportunities

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is hiring for a 1st-shift Maintenance Mechanic to work in our manufacturing facility in Ventura, CA. You will perform preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic equipment. You will fabricate metal framework by welding and/or using industrial fasteners, you will fabricate tubing/piping systems using various types of material (copper, stainless steel, PVC, CPVC), and you will fabricate sheet metal duct work systems. In addition, you will also perform facility projects involving plumbing, drywall, floor repair, etc.

Warehouse Worker
Ventura, CA

Valex is looking for a warehouse worker with 1-3 years experience to join our warehouse team. You will support shipping, receiving, production supplies, and production control to varying degrees and at the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor. You will use our automated ERP system to issue, receive, cycle count, and package inventory items, and you will transact receipts and issues of inventory items.

Buyer/Planner
Ventura, CA

Valex is looking for two Buyer/Planners to join its team in Ventura, CA. The successful candidates will use our ERP software to plan and schedule distributed products. Duties will include daily review of sales and distribution requirements, entering and maintaining ERP planning data, managing the inventory of the key components needed to assure production can meet its delivery goals on time, create and release work orders, and working with Sales to establish/meet delivery goals. You will also work closely with accounting to resolve any cost or inventory issues that may arise.

Supply Chain Analyst
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for a qualified Supply Chain Analyst to join its team in Ventura, CA. The successful candidate will review and analyze gathered data for SIOP. You will coordinate between sales, purchasing, production, and senior management. You will provide monthly reporting on planning and production activity.

To qualify for the position, you should have a minimum of two years experience doing the activities above and have a college degree or a certificate in supply chain. Additional years of experience may count toward the education requirement.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position and the pay range is $36-$40 per hour depending on experience.

Must be able to work in the USA without company sponsorship.

Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join its Facilities Department in Ventura, CA. This will be a hands-on position where you will be performing maintenance and making repairs on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment and on the building and grounds, while also supervising and assigning work to Facilities personnel who will be performing similar functions. You will initiate and maintain preventative maintenance schedules and a spare parts program, and you will oversee facilities machine shop operations related to the upgrade of fixtures and tooling. You will perform all other duties/projects as assigned by your manager.

Buyer
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for an experienced Buyer to join its team in Ventura, CA. Key responsibilities will include: sourcing and purchasing material that directly supports production, such as, but not limited to, floor stock, vendor services, office supplies, consumables, etc; establish and maintain relationships with suppliers; vendor coordination; cost and budget control; and source other supplies as requested.

Quality Engineer
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is currently looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to join our Quality Department at our global headquarters in Ventura, CA. Some of the key responsibilities for the position include the following: read and interpret engineering drawings and review blueprints and specifications, use the latest drawing and QCIP to perform dimensional and visual inspections, document non-conforming material reports, create quality control inspection plans, lead and conduct internal audits, write work instructions and train quality inspectors, conduct root cause analysis and correction action, collect test samples and coordinate 3rd party test samples, input material test reports from suppliers, ensure all measuring devices and gauges are calibrated correctly, and all other duties as assigned.

Machine Operator
Ventura, CA

Valex is looking for a 1st shift Machine Operator to join its production team in Ventura, CA. Under limited supervision, you will use various machining equipment to supply stainless steel fittings that meet specified criteria. You will identify and separate non-conforming parts, scrap parts, and acceptable parts, and you will ensure that the proper paperwork accompanies the fittings.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years experience operating various machines in a machine shop environment. You must also be able to read blueprints and production drawings, and must be able to measure the products produced to assure conformance with the drawings and blueprint dimensions using shop math. You must be able to load, unload, operate, check, and troubleshoot all mills, lathes, computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) lathes and mills, vertical and horizontal saws, and i.d./o.d. deburring equipment for the purpose of producing 1/4" through 6" stainless steel products.

This is a union position that will require a union initiation fee to join the union and ongoing monthly dues. This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $23.70 to $29.25 depending on your qualifications. A contract wage increase will apply in March 2026.

All applicants must be able to work in the USA without company sponsorship.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Quality Technician
Ventura, CA

The Valex Quality Department is looking for a Quality Technician to join its team in Ventura, CA. Your primary responsibilities will include: full technical support to all internal and external customers; assist, review, sign new and modified (DCN) drawings, inspection plans know as Quality Control Inspection Plans (QCIP), and other documents; coordinate all material analysis outsourcing activities with third-party lab, including for any requests from our locations in Korea and China; and perform lab material analysis, including scanning electron analysis; and other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications: 2+ years' related experience as a quality-, process-, or manufacturing- technician; proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word; effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency working in HTML format helpful; and Bachelor of Science degree in a related field preferred.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position and the pay range is $28-$34 per hour depending on experience.Must be eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

QC Inspector
Ventura, CA

Valex is currently looking for Quality Inspectors to join our Quality Department on 1st and 2nd Shift. Valex is a producer of high-quality, high-purity products, and your role will be to inspect our products for material defects and grade of workmanship using visual, mechanical, dimensional, and functional inspection techniques. Inspections occur throughout our process, from raw material to final inspection of finished goods.

The successful candidate will have familiarity with all of the above referenced inspection techniques and the tools and instruments associated with each. Some of those tools include calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. We also work from drawings, so experience working off of drawings is a plus. You must be experienced working with computers, and you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Some of our material is heavy and/or awkward to work with, so you must also be physically able to lift, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining (union) position and you will be expected to join our union upon hire (there is a nominal initiation fee and monthly dues). The hourly pay rate is $22.06 on 1st shift and $25.06 on 2nd shift.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Machinist (CNC/Conventional)
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is seeking Machinists (CNC/Conventional) on 2nd shift at its Ventura, CA location. In this position, you will fabricate tools, fixtures, and other items as required using drawings, sketches, or verbal descriptions. You will fabricate component parts where set-ups are non-routine and tolerances are difficult to acquire and maintain. You will operate and set-up a variety of machine tool equipment to extremely close and complex tolerances, including power mill, lathe, and other hand and power equipment of similar complexity. You will be accountable for safe operations and a clean and organized work area.

The successful candidate will have CNC and Conventional Machining experience. You must be able to read scaled drawings and be able to program the machines. Preferred experience includes knowledge of Haas mills and lathes, Mazak lathes, and conventional mills and lathes. You must be able to read, write, and speak English and have good communication skills.

This position is a union position and will require you to join the union (there is an initial initiation fee and monthly dues as part of the membership). They pay range for this position is $27.25 to 31.57 per hour DOE, which includes our $3/hr 2nd-shift pay differential.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Welder
Ventura, CA

Valex is looking for primarily 2nd shift welders with some training or experience to join our team in Ventura, CA. You will perform standard production operations related to the fabrication of production stainless steel products using various welding methods. You will also weld and fabricate fixtures and tooling to support manufacturing and engineering operations, working from blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions.

The successful candidate will have some experience in tungsten-inert-gas (TIG) welding and rotary welding equipment on a variety of materials, including stainless-steel, titanium, and copper. In addition, MIG, heliarc, and brazing experience is desirable. You must also be able to read and interpret drawings, follow written and verbal instructions in English, lift/carry up to 25 pounds often, and be able to interface with others successfully. You must also be able to demonstrate the ability to tack butt welds, as well as perform full-penetration rotary welds with and without filler rod using a rotary table.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining (union) position and you will be expected to join our union upon hire (there is a nominal initiation fee and monthly dues). There are three levels for the Welder classification and you will be hired into the level that best matches your experience/knowledge. The first shift hourly rate pay range for the three levels is $25.94 to $33.20, and there is a $3/hr shift differential for 2nd shift positions.

Must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Production Welder
Ventura, CA

Valex is looking for primarily 2nd shift production welders to join our team in Ventura, CA. You will perform standard production operations related to the fabrication of stainless steel products using various welding methods, including orbital and internal autogenous welding. You will perform routine layouts and set-ups, and check dimensions and tolerances as they apply to welding. You will supply a product which meets the criteria for this stage of work-in-progress and you will be expected to be able to identify and separate non-conforming parts(scrap parts or acceptable parts) and note such on the related paperwork.

The successful candidate will have the ability to setup and operate various pieces of shop equipment and machinery . You must be able to read, write, and speak English, and be able to follow written and verbal instructions. You must have good hand to eye dexterity, lift/carry up to 25 pounds often, and be able to interface with others successfully. You must also be capable of being certified by Valex Corp in accordance with ASME Section 9 procedure qualifications for autogenous welding. This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining (union) position and you will be expected to join our union upon hire (there is a nominal initiation fee and monthly dues). There are three levels for the Production Welder classification and a 2nd shift pay differential, and you will be hired into the level that best matches your experience/knowledge and shift. The 1st shift hourly rate pay range for the three levels is $22.06 to $28.31 with a $3/hr shift differential added to the rate for 2nd shift positions. There are primarily 2nd shift openings at this time.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Manufacturing Helper
Ventura, CA

Valex is currently hiring for 1st and 2nd shift Manufacturing Helpers in our Ventura, CA location. These are entry-level shop positions and would be a great opportunity for mechanically-inclined individuals who are interested in a career in manufacturing. These are Union, hourly-non-exempt positions that are paid weekly. The general duties, responsibilities and qualifications are as follows:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform routine and repetitive activities on equipment and machinery,
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and machines such as cleaning, adjusting, and lubricating,
• Work in one or more areas as deemed necessary by your Supervisor,
• Maintain a clean and safe work area,
• Ensure that only high quality products are processed through the department(s) you work in,
• Ensure proper paperwork accompanies all parts you work on,
• Identify and separate non-conforming parts, scrap parts, and acceptable parts, and note such on related paperwork,
• Inform you Leadperson or Supervisor of material-, process-, or equipment-related problems,
• Follow production schedule and work in a timely and efficient manner,
• Follow all work and safety policies,
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality,
• Cooperate with supervision and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude is a must. You must have the ability to set up and operate various pieces of shop equipment and machinery,
• You must have good hand-to-eye dexterity,
• You must be physically able to work prolonged hours with heavy material (lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds),
• You must be able to work in a loud, dirty environment and not be overly sensitive to safe levels of airborne chemical fumes,
• If working in one of our clean rooms, you must be able to work in an enclosed temperature-controlled space with other people, while wearing head-to-toe, light-weight suits,
• You must be able to work overtime as required,
• Due to Safety and routing paperwork that accompanies our products around the manufacturing floor, you must have a good understanding of the English language and be able to read, write, speak it.
• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, bargaining (union) position and you will be expected to join our union upon hire (there is a nominal initiation fee and monthly dues).The hourly pay rate is $22.06 on 1st shift and $25.06 on 2nd shift.

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation, criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team in Ventura, CA. The primary purpose of this position is to design, test, qualify, and support manufacturing systems, components, equipment, and machinery for production operations. See below for key responsibilities, qualifications, and other pertinent information pertaining to this position.

Project Engineer III
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join its engineering team in Ventura, CA. In this role, you will manage internal and external manufacturing projects, including delivery, cost, inventory, capacity, and Cap Ex. You will provide regular status updates to our management team and directly to customers. You will manager customer audits and will provide general engineering support to other Valex locations (domestic & international).

Office Assistant
Ventura, CA

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Office Assistant to provide administrative and clerical support for our office operations. This position will assist with filing, data entry, maintaining office records, greeting visitors, preparing documents, coordinating travel arrangements, and supporting expense reporting for upper management.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced office environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three years of applicable administrative, clerical, or office support experience. We offer an opportunity to contribute to a professional office team while supporting daily business operations.

This is a non-exempt, hourly position with a pay range of $20 - $25/hr DOE.

Candidates must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including drug testing, background verification (criminal and civil), employment verification, education verification, and physical evaluation (where applicable). Candidates must also be authorized to work in the USA without company sponsorship.

Production (Welding) Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Ventura, CA

Valex is hiring for a 2nd-Shift Production (Welding) Supervisor (approximately 3:30pm to Midnight or later if working OT) at its Ventura, CA location. 

Trade Compliance Manager
Ventura, CA

Valex Corp is looking for a Trade Compliance Manager to join its team in Ventura, CA.

Manufacturing Engineer II/III
Round Rock, TX

Valex Corp is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering team in Round Rock, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification, evaluation, design, and implementation of cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes and equipment, in addition to making manufacturing productivity improvements to existing processes and equipment. You will also provide technical support to the operations and quality departments and perform other projects as assigned.

The successful candidate must have a B.S. degree in an applicable Engineering discipline plus 4 years of applicable experience, or 8+ years applicable experience without the completed degree. As part of your experience, you must have successfully completed projects from the design phase to the implementation phase. You must be computer literate with experience in computer-aided drafting, and you must have effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate with all levels/departments. Revit and BIM modeling experience a plus.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position, and the pay range is $75K/yr to $95K/yr DOE. Aside from meeting other eligibility requirements, you must also be eligible to work in the USA without company sponsorship. 

All candidates must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment drug testing, physical evaluation (depending on position), criminal background check, and verification of previous employment and education.