Valve Technician Trainee

Caltrol is looking for a full-time Service Technician Trainee to join our team.

You will work with Level l and Level ll Technicians to assist in providing field repair and shop services for all valves, actuators, and general valve instrumentation. Our ideal candidate is a high energy, willing to learn from coworkers, and assist in the repair business.

You must have a valid driver's license in good standing and an excellent driving record. This is a safety-sensitive position. You are required to pass a pre-screen drug test that includes testing for marijuana. You will also be subjected to random hair follicle drug testing.

Why you'll love working for Caltrol:

Caltrol is recognized as a leading provider of automation including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, products, and services we represent.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist and learn how to tests and assemble valves by following manufacturers’ assembly procedures, work orders or other customer specifications.
• Clean corrosive and other deposits from serviceable parts using solvents, wire brushes or sandblaster.
• Required to work at main facility as well as customer site to tear down, decontaminate, assemble, repair, and test equipment. ustomer site work will at times, require inline valve work such as valve fitting, packing change, flange bolting tightening etc.
• Learn how to inspect, evaluate, and verify accuracy of assembled unit for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Learn and assist in repairing valves, actuators, and instrumentation in the Caltrol shop and customer sites.
• Drive stake bed to customer sites to pick up and deliver valves.
• Help keep up and maintain different shop equipment.
• Goal to learn with hands on experience to be able to safely work on repairing control/isolation valves.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Verbal and written skills to effectively communicate between departments and with customers.
• Ability to pass and keep up with OSCA Random drug screening and background checks for customers.
• Valid CA Drivers license and an excellent driving record.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required to meet customer needs.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Ability to send emails and process work orders using computer software.
• Ability to safely use and maintain a large variety of tools and equipment, associated with the assembly of valves and actuators, including impact wrenches, electric and manual hand tools, testing equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Strong work ethic.

Preferred:

• Mechanical and Electrical experience.
• Ability to read customer Schematic drawings
• Ability to read and interpret assembly manuals (IOM’s).
• Knowledge/experience of manual machining

Hiring Range

The hiring range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00 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 actually offered will take into account internal equity and may vary based on geographic region, skills, qualifications, and experience of the candidate along with the requirements of the position.

What we offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) opportunities
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid time-off + Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
• HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA
• Comprehensive supplementary benefits
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company paid life insurance and buy up options
• Pet Insurance
• Student loan repayment match
• Tuition reimbursement

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to wear maximum level of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction which may include but is not limited to hardhat; safety glasses; fire resistant clothing; safety-toed footwear; hearing protection; respiratory protection, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and stand 8 hours per day.
• Frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Hazards: Potential exposure to chemicals. Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work outside in environmental conditions with varying temperatures.

Travel:

Ability to travel out of town/state for work up to 40% of the year.

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 that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities, ensuring they can effectively perform essential job functions.