Limitorque Service Technician

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, maintain a safe and organized workspace, and observe 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 correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as 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.

• 2 to 5 years of experience in electric actuation, valve automation, or related service/repair work.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid state‑issued license is required.
• Hands‑on experience with Limitorque actuators, MOVs, or other electric actuator platforms strongly preferred.
• Experience with electric actuator wiring, setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair, working safely with live 240V and 480V systems.
• Ability to read and understand customer technical data, wiring diagrams, schematics, and actuator documentation.
• Experience with both quarter‑turn and linear valve/actuator applications preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in both shop and field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel for field service work and factory product training.
• Basic computer knowledge and Smartsheets experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, manage priorities, meet order and service deadlines, goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to build relationships while working in a team environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new products, procedures, and customer requirements.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, mental health coverage, gender‑affirming and family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and more.

$19.15 – $28.72 (Hourly). This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Ferguson is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor that abides by 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(A), prohibiting discrimination against protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is an equal employment employer. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information.

Pre‑employment drug and background screening required.