Valve Automation Technician: Field Service & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Ferguson is hiring a Valve Technician in Illinois to assemble, calibrate, test, and repair Limitorque actuator-based valve packages. You will perform setup, diagnostics, and field service at Ferguson VAC locations, reading detailed diagrams and manuals.

The role requires lifting up to 80 lbs, safety compliance, and regular travel for training and customer support. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany a stable, long-term career path.

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 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 willingness to learn.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for field service work and training opportunities.
• Basic computer skills; 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.

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, daily.
• Read and interpret customer specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, actuator manuals, and technical documents.
• Follow established procedures for valve automation and maintain a safe, organized workspace; observe safety precautions during assembly, testing, storage, and transfer of product.
• Interact professionally with inside/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 safety regulations, including PPE use and safety harness (max 400 lbs).
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs.
• May be responsible for providing driver duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Ferguson is hiring a Valve Technician in Illinois to assemble, calibrate, test, and repair Limitorque actuator-based valve packages. You will perform setup, diagnostics, and field service at Ferguson VAC locations, reading detailed diagrams and manuals.

The role requires lifting up to 80 lbs, safety compliance, and regular travel for training and customer support. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany a stable, long-term career path.