Valve Automation Technician

ManpowerGroup WorkMyWay • Alsip, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Valve Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, wiring, calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of automated valve packages, with a primary focus on Limitorque electric actuators. This role involves both in-house work at the Ferguson VAC location and field service work, including installation, startup, commissioning, inspection, repair, and support of Limitorque actuators and related valve automation equipment. You will work with live industrial electrical systems (240V and 480V) daily and must be able to read and interpret technical documents. The position requires adherence to all safety regulations, including proper use of PPE and maintaining an organized workspace. You will also interact professionally with various internal teams and customers, assist with technical training, and may be required to travel out of town for field service and training. Additionally, you may be responsible for driver duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid state issued license is required
• 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
• 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
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Smartsheet is a plus

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
• 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.
• Lift up to 80 lbs
• May be responsible for providing driver duties and responsibilities

Benefits

• 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
• Ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED