Job Description
Job Overview:
Caltrol is seeking a Lifecycle Services Technician I to join our growing team in Taft, CA.
In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside experienced technicians to inspect, repair, calibrate, and maintain critical industrial equipment, including control valves, actuators, and instrumentation used in refineries, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial environments.
Why is this role open? Because one of our employee-owners earned a promotion. We believe in developing talent from within, and we're looking for the next great technician ready to learn, grow, and advance their career with Caltrol.
Why Top Technicians Choose Caltrol
- Clear career growth opportunities with defined advancement paths
- Employee Ownership (ESOP) so you share in the company's success
- Hands-on technical training from experienced industry professionals
- Exposure to cutting-edge industrial technologies
- A mix of shop and field service work offering variety and challenge
- A culture that promotes from within and invests in employee development
- Opportunity to work on equipment critical to major industrial operations across the Western United States
Interested in joining our team? Apply through our careers page or text "Caltrol" to 52345 to get started. We look forward to helping you build valuable skills, grow your career, and become part of something bigger as an employee-owner at Caltrol.
Hiring Range
The hiring range for this position is** $30.00 - $35.00 p/hour.** This is the pay scale range Caltrol reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the requirements of the position.
What You'll Do
This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with their hands and have experience maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, or overhauling equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, engines, or other industrial/mechanical assets.
- Troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and rebuilding control valves, actuators, and instrumentation
- Performing preventive maintenance, calibrations, diagnostics, and equipment overhauls
- Disassembling, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling mechanical equipment to ensure reliable operation
- Working at customer facilities and in Caltrol service centers
- Inspecting equipment and documenting repair findings, test results, and recommended corrective actions
- Learning industry best practices for safety, reliability, quality, and equipment performance
- Providing exceptional service while building strong customer relationships
- Participating in ongoing technical training and certification programs
- Adhering to all safety policies, PPE requirements, and customer site standards
**What You’ll Bring
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a mechanical, industrial, maintenance, service, or technical role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience using hand tools and common shop equipment
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
- Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including DISA/ASAP screening programs
- You must have a valid driver's license in good standing and an excellent driving record. You must also be able to pass random hair follicle drug testing that includes testing for marijuana.
What Will Help You Stand Out
We're especially interested in candidates who enjoy working with their hands and have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, rebuilding, or overhauling industrial and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate has experience diagnosing equipment issues, disassembling components, performing repairs, determining root causes, and safely returning equipment to service. Hands-on experience repairing, rebuilding, or overhauling pumps, motors, valves, compressors, rotating equipment, piping systems, or similar mechanical equipment is highly valued.
Examples of relevant experience include
- Valve Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Industrial Mechanic
- Diesel or Automotive Technician
- Plumber or Pipefitter
- Boilermaker
- Millwright
- Field Service Technician
- Equipment Repair Technician
Hands-on experience with any of the following is highly valued
- Control valves and actuators
- Pumps and rotating equipment
- Electric motors and gearboxes
- Instrumentation and process controls
- Piping systems and mechanical assemblies
- Equipment rebuilds, overhauls, and major repairs
- Mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Relevant industries include
- Oil & Gas
- Refining & Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Manufacturing
- Water & Wastewater
- Chemical Processing
- Mining & Metals
- Food & Beverage Processing
What Success Looks Like
The technicians who thrive at Caltrol are naturally curious, mechanically inclined, and motivated to continuously improve their skills.
You'll likely excel in this role if you are:
- Passionate about troubleshooting and solving technical problems
- Eager to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes
- Safety-conscious and detail-oriented
- Dependable and accountable
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Customer-focused and committed to quality workmanship
- Motivated by long-term career growth and professional development
Career Growth & Development
At Caltrol, we don't just hire technicians. We develop industry experts.
This role is intentionally designed as a launching point into our Lifecycle Services organization. As your technical knowledge and experience grow, you'll have opportunities to:
- Advance from Technician I to Technician II, III, Lead Technician, and specialized service roles
- Develop expertise in control valves, valve automation, instrumentation, diagnostics, and reliability services
- Earn technical certifications and participate in advanced training programs
- Explore future opportunities across service, operations, reliability, and other areas of the business
We take pride in promoting from within and providing employee-owners with the training, mentorship, and experience needed to build meaningful, long-term careers.
ESOP - The Ownership Advantage
Caltrol is proud to be a certified ESOP company, offering an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to reward our most valuable assets, our people. Caltrol’s culture centers on ownership. Employees are given a license to act. They think and act like owners because they *are *owners. Caltrol is committed to setting our employee-owners up for success through training, an inclusive and supportive team-driven culture, and empowering them to consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences. We also value giving back to the communities we serve. Through both company and employee contributions, we support nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other local initiatives.
Learn more here: Caltrol ESOP
Benefits Designed for You and Your Family
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employee-owners’ overall health, financial future, and long-term success.
Profit-sharing opportunities
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off +10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
Free and unlimited virtual care access to a dedicated physician through AstroDoc
HSA (with employer contribution) + an FSA
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Wellness benefits, including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
Pet insurance and a pet discount program – because pets are part of the family
Student loan repayment match program
Tuition/education reimbursement
Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness.
See more here: Benefits at Caltrol
Travel & Work Environment
This role offers a combination of field service and shop-based work. You will travel up to 40% of the year to customer facilities, Caltrol service centers, and Emerson locations, with some overnight travel required. When not supporting field activities, you will work from our Taft service center, performing equipment repairs, diagnostics, testing, and other hands-on technical work in a collaborative team environment.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, fire-resistant clothing, safety-toed footwear, hearing protection, and respiratory protection as required.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, including up to 8 hours per day.
- Perform physical activities such as climbing, kneeling, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and industrial site conditions.
- Work in environments that may involve exposure to chemicals, moving mechanical equipment, and mobile machinery.
- Maintain compliance with all safety procedures and customer site requirements.
An Industrial Automation Leader
Caltrol is more than a leader in the sales and distribution of industrial process automation products. We bring over 90 years of industry experience delivering high-quality solutions focused on control, reliability, safety, and optimization. We also offer consulting, engineering, service, and support for projects of all sizes and complexities. Our customers span a wide range of industries across Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada. As a member of the Emerson Impact Partner Network, we combine strong local expertise with Emerson’s global reach and scale. We take pride not only in the quality of our work but also in our people, especially our employee-owners!
Other Duties
This job listing is not intended to be comprehensive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time based on business needs.
*Caltrol is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we actively recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available to candidates and employees with disabilities to ensure they can perform essential job functions effectively. *
You should be proficient in:
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Repair
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Field Service Readiness
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
