Careers at John Valves

Embark on a new career

John Valves’ valve reconditioning and repair services, where we blend expertise with precision to ensure your industrial processes run smoothly and safely. Valves are not just components; they’re the lifeline of your operations. Understanding this, we dedicate ourselves to maintaining your valves’ health, ensuring they perform optimally, thereby safeguarding against operational downtime and safety hazards.

Current Roles

Manufacturing Specialist – Ballarat

The Manufacturing Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of Bill of Materials Builds (BOM) .

Internal Sales Specialist – Ballarat

As an Internal Sales Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to deliver exceptional Valve solutions to customers throughout Australia.

Internal Sales Warehouse Coordinator (Wangara WA)

You’ll be at the forefront of our mission to deliver exceptional Valve solutions to customers throughout Western Australia.

Industrial Painter – Ballarat

The Workshop Industrial Painter is responsible for painting various structures and surfaces in the workshop area of John Valves.

Fitter & Turner – Ballarat

As a Fitter & Turner, in Valve manufacturing you will play a pivotal role in producing high-quality Valves through precision machining, meticulous assembly, and rigorous quality assurance.

Machinist (Ballarat)

We are seeking an experienced trade qualified Machinists or CNC Programmer. Experience with a state of the art CNC lathe (Okuma LC20) highly desirable. Full training given if not.

Working at John Valves

Embracing Values, Fostering Growth, and Building Community

At John Valves, we are striving to create a safe, accepting, enjoyable workplace for all. Our support programs and training are designed to achieve our goals. This approach reaches beyond our facilities and into the broader community.

Our Core Values

At John Valves, our values are the heartbeat of our business. They create an environment where our people flourish, opportunities abound, and a vibrant culture thrives. Our values foster teamwork and collaboration, providing clear direction and purpose in all our interactions – whether with colleagues, customers, or stakeholders. These values illuminate the behaviours we uphold, ensuring our success and nurturing a positive workplace.

We prioritise recruiting individuals who resonate with John Valves’ core values. Beyond our doors, we take our responsibility as a positive community influence seriously. Our strong ties with the community form the very foundation on which John Valves stands.

Circle Back Initiative

As part of a dynamic consortium comprising approximately 300 national and international companies, we are collectively committed to revolutionizing the way applicants engage with us. This initiative, aptly named The Circle Back Initiative, aligns seamlessly with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Transparency.

Our paramount goal is to ensure that every interaction an applicant has with John Valves is filled with value and respect. Even if an individual is not ultimately successful, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing a positive and respectful experience throughout the recruitment process.

As part of this groundbreaking initiative, we, alongside our esteemed consortium partners, have pledged to adhere to six minimum standards, reinforcing our dedication to transparency, communication, and respect.

Nurturing Growth through Training and Development

At John Valves, fostering the growth of our team is paramount. We encourage continuous learning and development, tailoring opportunities to align with each individual’s unique personal and professional aspirations, as well as the technical skills essential for their roles.

The journey of training and development is meticulously charted, with a focus on seamless coordination and thorough review, conducted as part of our annual employee assessment process. This deliberate approach ensures that our people are provided with a platform to flourish and realise their true potential