Valve Automation Technician

Ferguson; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career growth

Exposure to automation tech

Stable career path

Competitive pay & benefits

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring a Valve Technician to assemble, test and repair valve packages with emphasis on Limitorque actuators. You will perform setup, diagnostics and field service, ensuring safe operations around high-voltage systems while interpreting wiring diagrams and customer specs.

Join a multi-billion-dollar organization with hands-on training, clear career growth and opportunities to travel for training and service.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Read and interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, schematics.
• Willingness to learn industrial automation and valve technologies.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be 18+ and able to travel for field service.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair valve packages with focus on Limitorque actuators.
• Set up, calibrate, diagnose, maintain and repair Limitorque actuators at Ferguson VAC location.
• Perform field service including installation, startup, commissioning and support of valve automation equipment.
• Work safely around live electrical systems (240V/480V).
• Read customer specs, diagrams and manuals; follow SOPs for valve automation.
• Interact with sales and warehouse teams to address technical questions.
• Assist in training related to valve automation and products.
• Travel for field service and training when needed.
• Adhere to PPE safety rules and wear a harness where required.
• Lift up to 80 lbs and perform driver duties if needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical reading

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

If a career with an organization that rewards performance and provides a stable and supportive environment for its associate’s nationwide sounds good, Ferguson may just be the place for you. Our people are our biggest asset and share a common passion for customer service, which has helped shape us into the industry leader we are today.

Valve Technician

Hours: Monday- Friday 6am -2:30pm - overtime as needed - on call schedule possible weekends.

If you have a love of meeting people and providing great customer service, coupled with an interest in contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi-billion-dollar organization, this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of automated valve packages, with a primary focus on Limitorque electric actuators
• Perform Limitorque actuator setup, calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair at Ferguson VAC location
• Perform field service work including installation, startup, commissioning, inspection, repair, and support of Limitorque actuators and related valve automation equipment
• Work safely with and around live industrial electrical systems, including 240V and 480V, on a daily basis
• Read and interpret customer specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, actuator manuals, and technical documents
• Follow all established standard operating procedures for valve automation, including maintaining a safe and organized workspace and observing necessary safety precautions during assembly, testing, storage, and transfer of product
• Interact professionally and courteously with inside sales, outside sales, management, warehouse personnel, and customers when addressing technical questions and service needs
• Assist in supporting technical training related to valve automation and Limitorque/MOV products
• Travel out of town as needed for field service, customer support, and factory product training
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes wearing a safety harness with a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs
• May be responsible for providing driver duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid state issued license is required.
• High school diploma, trade school certification or related technical education preferred.
• Recent graduates, trade school students, community college graduates, and candidates with strong mechanical or electrical aptitude are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with tools, equipment, electrical systems, automotive repair, industrial maintenance, construction, HVAC, welding, machining, or other hands-on technical environments is a plus.
• Interest in learning industrial automation, valve automation, and electric actuator technologies.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics, or a willingness to learn.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for field service work and training opportunities.
• Basic computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn new skills and grow within a technical career path.

Why Join Ferguson

• Hands-on technical training and mentorship
• Clear career growth opportunities within industrial automation and valve services
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation technology
• Stable, long-term career path with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing professional development

Pre-employment drug and background screening required

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

$19.15 - $33.83

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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