Lifecycle Service Technician I
Caltrol Inc.
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Job summary
Caltrol is seeking a Lifecycle Services Technician I to join our Taft, CA team. This role blends field service and shop work, traveling up to 40% to customer facilities and service centers while performing repairs and diagnostics.
The ideal candidate has a mechanical background, 2+ years in a related role, and a valid driver's license. ESOP benefits and strong internal growth opportunities are highlighted by the company.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2+ years in a mechanical/industrial/maintenance/technical role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience using hand tools and common shop equipment.
- Valid driver's license with good record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC card.
- Ability to meet customer site access requirements including DISA/ASAP screening.
- Must pass hair follicle drug testing including marijuana.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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Job description
Caltrol is seeking a Lifecycle Services Technician I to join our growing team in Taft, CA.
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.
- 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
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.
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
- 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.
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.
- Valve Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Industrial Mechanic
- Diesel or Automotive Technician
- Plumber or Pipefitter
- Boilermaker
- Millwright
- Field Service Technician
- Equipment Repair Technician
- 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
- Oil & Gas
- Refining & Petrochemical
- Power Generation
- Manufacturing
- Water & Wastewater
- Chemical Processing
- Mining & Metals
- Food & Beverage Processing
The technicians who thrive at Caltrol are naturally curious, mechanically inclined, and motivated to continuously improve their skills.
- 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
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.
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
- 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
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.
- 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.
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