Servo Technician - 1st Shift

The servo technician is responsible for the rebuilding and testing of various servo and proportional valves, maintains and repairs hydraulic systems of machinery and equipment, such as robots, by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Disassembles Servo and Proportional controls and subassemblies.
• Inspects all parts for conformance to specifications.
• Prepares written documentation of work to be performed including but not limited to, bill of materials, stock in report, purchase requisition and computer documentation sheet.
• Assembles Servo and Proportional controls and subassemblies using required parts and components in a cost-effective manner to conform to installation and performance specifications of original manufacture.
• Test, troubleshoot and calibrate to manufacture specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in work and test area.
• Notifies supervision of any problems or delays that may cause late shipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Able to use a variety of tools required for repair such as micrometers, veunier calipers, multi-meter and various other hand tools.
• Possess a basic understanding of hydraulic valves and be able to properly punch mark and teardown valves
• Able to “run in” servo valves on hydraulic test stands, build standard servo valves and set up and test servo valves
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus
• Train employees on servo/ proportional valve theory and hands- on application
• Improve and document processes and procedures per product family using our tablet- based software
• Training support staff on basic servo/ proportional applications and industries
• Support in the development and roll out of new products pertaining to servo/ proportional product
• Support in the development of new testing equipment and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• High school diploma and 2+ years related experience and/ or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.

• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of electrical system
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk; and sit.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 lbs. consistently with heavier weight necessary at times.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety Glasses are required, Steel Toe Work Boots
• Other PPE equipment may be required.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant shop environment; regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.