Service Technician

Central States Industrial (CSI); Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning

Ongoing personal development

Community engagement programs

Job summary

A leading industrial service company is seeking a dedicated Service Technician to handle the service and repair of sanitary process equipment. The role requires travel and involves training customers on system maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a Class E driver’s license, and relevant experience in service and repair. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $24 to $29 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Join a team that values respect, teamwork, and continuous personal development.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class E driver’s license.
• Six months of related service & repair experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and provide on-site support for sanitary process equipment.
• Act as the technical resource for service and repair jobs at customer facilities.
• Conduct customer training on proper system maintenance and operation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical problem solving

Customer training

Analysis and problem-solving

Ability to read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you curious? Do you have a mechanical aptitude and love getting to the bottom of a problem? Do you enjoy playing the role of teacher and trainer—passing along your knowledge to others? Do you have proficient knowledge of sanitary process valves, pumps, and heat exchangers? Are you interested in a job that allows you to travel? Do you thrive in an environment dedicated to personal self‑improvement, ongoing customer satisfaction, and a healthy dose of fun? If so, we want you on our team!

CSI is looking to hire a self‑motivated and detail‑focused individual for the Service Technician position. You will be responsible for service, repair, and on‑site support of sanitary process equipment. In this role, you will act as the technical resource for service and repair jobs at customer facilities. As you manage customer relationships you will provide in‑house or on‑site customer training on proper system maintenance and operation.

This job requires travel each week, and you’ll be closely involved in the servicing of process system pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.

Salary: $24 – $29 per hour

About CSI

CSI provides state‑of‑the‑art stainless‑steel process equipment and service for the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, and growth— with a large dose of community and fun! We believe our employees are our greatest resource and are committed to investing in our team. We offer a range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, ongoing personal development and more. We also value fun and community, hosting company BBQs, bringing in local food trucks, casual Fridays, wellness programs, and encouraging our team to volunteer in the local community.

Education / Training

• High school diploma or equivalent; required Class E driver’s license.
• Six months of related service & repair experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Maintenance or production experience in a food manufacturing plant desired.
• Awareness of food safety and continuous improvement (Six Sigma).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical controls.
• Proven track record of mechanical and electrical problem solving.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as speak effectively before groups of customers or fellow employees.

The normal work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, but weekly overtime is not uncommon. Due to the nature of our service requirements, work hours may fluctuate up and down during the week. The potential for additional overtime hours on Saturday and/or Sunday may occasionally be requested or required. Overtime is not guaranteed. Significant travel is required.

This position requires constant bending, kneeling, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 75 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to perform work using close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Persons in this position may be exposed to temperature extremes both hot and cold, dust, and noise and will work with various power tools. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, harness, steel‑toe shoes, and other safety devices as required by the customer.

CSI has a long‑standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disability. U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E‑Verify. Must have the right to work in the United States.