Flow Control Service Apprentice (Instrumentation & Valves

Flow Control Service Apprentice (Instrumentation & Valves)
Join owner-operators at Caltrol in Chandler, AZ. We're building the next generation of service talent to keep critical industrial processes safe, reliable, and optimized.

Our mission—and your impact

Caltrol is an industrial automation leader and Emerson Impact Partner serving AZ, CA, HI, and NV. We combine deep local expertise with global scale to deliver solutions across controls, reliability, safety, and optimization. As an ESOP company, our people think and act like owners. You’ll learn directly from seasoned Level I and II technicians and contribute to customer outcomes from day one.

Your growth path Start as an apprentice and build to an independent field technician capable of safely repairing and testing control and isolation valves. Along the way you’ll work in our shop and at customer facilities, gaining hands-on skills with actuators, instrumentation, and quality checks.

Core responsibilities

Assist with valve/actuator assembly and testing using manufacturer procedures, IOMs, work orders, and customer requirements.

Prepare and clean parts (solvents, brushes, sandblasting) and help decontaminate equipment.

Support teardown, repair, reassembly, and functional testing both in-shop and on-site.

Perform in-line valve work at customer locations: packing changes, valve fittings, flange bolting, and torque applications.

Verify accuracy and conformance of completed assemblies to standards and specs.

Drive a stake bed to pick up and deliver valves and related equipment.

Maintain and care for shop tools, test stands, overhead cranes, and forklifts.

Compensation and schedule

Hiring range: $23.00–$26.00 per hour. Actual pay reflects internal equity and may vary by region, skills, qualifications, experience, and role requirements.

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., overtime as needed | Travel:
Up to 40% out of town/state

What you bring

Valid driver’s license with excellent driving record.

Willingness to work weekends and overtime based on customer needs.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; comfortable with email and digital work orders.

Safe operation of impact wrenches, hand/power tools, test equipment, overhead cranes, and forklifts.

Strong work ethic.

Preferred Mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Ability to read schematics and interpret IOMs.Manual machining knowledge/experience.

Physical demands & environment

Wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, safety-toed footwear, hearing/respiratory protection, etc.).Lift/move up to 50 lbs; stand/walk up to 8 hours; frequent climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping.

Potential exposure to chemicals; work near moving mechanical/mobile equipment; outdoor work in varying temperatures.

Total rewards

Profit sharing and 401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision effective the 1st of the month after hire Unlimited virtual care via Astro

DocHSA with employer contribution and FSA options

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Generous PTO + 12 paid holidays

Wellness benefits, including gym and on-demand fitness discounts

Pet discount program

Student loan repayment match

Tuition/education reimbursement

Professional development and training

Ownership advantage (ESOP)
Our employee-owners have a license to act and the support to grow. We invest in your success through training, mentorship, and an inclusive, team-driven culture—while giving back to the communities we serve.

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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.

Ability to pass and keep up with OSCA Random drug screening and background checks for customers.

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…