Hydraulic Technician

Hydraulic Technician – Job Description

We are looking for a dependable and experienced Hydraulic Technician to join our team. This position involves diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, installing, and testing hydraulic components and systems in both shop and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic system problems.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and rebuild hydraulic cylinders.
• Replace seals, bearings, bushings, rods, glands, pistons, and other hydraulic components as needed.
• Repair and replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, pumps, motors, valves, and related components.
• Perform pressure testing and operational testing after repairs.
• Identify damaged or worn components and determine necessary repairs.
• Install and modify hydraulic systems and components.
• Perform hydraulic repairs and troubleshooting on heavy equipment, trucks, cranes, industrial machinery, and other equipment.
• Perform field service and on-site repairs when required.
• Read hydraulic schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Take accurate measurements using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment.
• Work closely with machinists when components require machining, fabrication, or replacement.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Properly document work performed, parts used, and additional repairs needed.
• Follow company safety procedures and properly use tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous hydraulic repair, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, or mechanical experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Accurately measure hydraulic seals, O-rings, wearing's, wipers, backup rings, and other sealing components to identify correct replacement.
• Identify seal types, profiles, material, and sizes for existing components.
• Knowledge of hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with hydraulic hoses, fittings, pumps, valves, and motors is preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to complete work accurately.
• Valid driver’s license preferred for field-service work.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, electrical, or heavy-equipment experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on position that may include both shop and field-service work. The technician should be comfortable working around heavy equipment, machinery, hydraulic oil, and industrial equipment and be able to safely lift and handle components as required.

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person