Valve Automation Technician: Field Service & Career Growth

Ferguson Inc.; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Mental health coverage

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Valve Technician to assemble, wire, calibrate, test, and repair valve packages with emphasis on Limitorque actuators. You will perform setup, diagnostics, and field service at Ferguson VAC locations, ensuring safety and quality in every step.

You will read customer specs and schematics, follow SOPs, and collaborate with sales, management and warehouse teams. Travel for training and service may be required; lifting up to 80 lbs is necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience reading wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Willingness to travel for field service.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in learning industrial automation and valve technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair valve packages with focus on Limitorque actuators.
• Perform Limitorque actuator setup, calibration, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair at Ferguson VAC.
• Field service including installation, startup, commissioning, inspection, repair, and support of actuators and valve automation equipment.
• Read and interpret customer specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Follow SOPs for valve automation and maintain a safe workspace and PPE usage.
• Interact with inside/outside sales, management, warehouse, and customers on technical questions.
• Assist in training related to valve automation and MOV products.
• Travel out of town as needed for field service and training.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Limitorque actuators

Electrical testing tools

Wiring diagrams & schematics

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a Valve Technician to assemble, wire, calibrate, test, and repair valve packages with emphasis on Limitorque actuators. You will perform setup, diagnostics, and field service at Ferguson VAC locations, ensuring safety and quality in every step.

You will read customer specs and schematics, follow SOPs, and collaborate with sales, management and warehouse teams. Travel for training and service may be required; lifting up to 80 lbs is necessary.