Hydraulic Service Technician

Hydraulic Service Technician

Hydraulic Service Technician

P.S.I. Fluid Power, a SunSource company, has extensive experience in mobile and industrial hydraulic servicing. We provide component repair, system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, system commissioning, and system modification. Our service team has no boundaries recently servicing equipment in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. 

Essential Functions
Identify components to be repaired by the manufacturer and part number and ensure the model number is correct.
Inspect parts and various components. Determine if parts are re-workable. List all parts needed for repair that need to be ordered.
Identify the reason for failure and record findings.
Pull necessary parts for repair and verify that new parts are the same as the old parts and will interchange, clean all dirt from components, clean all gasket surfaces and O-ring surfaces, and prepare components for assembly.
Assemble units according to manufacturer specifications.
Test repaired unit using manufacturer test specifications. If at any time the component does not meet the
specification consult your shop foremen.
Make necessary adjustments to the repaired unit.
Maintain a clean shop by sweeping, mopping, organizing, and other general duties necessary to keep the shop clean.
Maintain a safe shop environment by maintaining an organized workstation and inspecting equipment before use.
Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development.
Work efficiently with a team, set a positive example for new technicians, and guide them through repairs and training.
Assist in properly maintaining and operating the company's shop assets including the test bench, cranes, trucks, etc.
Assist in yearend inventory as required.
Stay current on our products as well as our competitors’ products and technology.
Double-check that the coding provided by the sales team is correct.
Assist in utilizing deadstock inventory during conversions or other opportunities.
You will be expected to actively participate 4 hrs per quarter after hours in training.

Experience, Education, and Skills
3+ years experience with repairs and assembly of hydraulic components.
Ability to assemble and test power units/repair, convert, and assemble all types of hydraulic components.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mobile and industrial hydraulic systems. 
Experience with components from Danfoss, Parker, and Amca is a plus.  
Hydraulic theory and general troubleshooting experience would be preferred.
General computer knowledge (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Training Required
Hydraulics 100 and 200.
Troubleshooting (Outside Service Technician)
AMCA Training
Commercial Gear Training
Danfoss Product Training
Hydraulics 101
Vickers Product Specialist Training
Danfoss Product Specialist Training
Char-Lynn Product Specialist Training