Hydraulic Technician

Responsibilities

• Work safely and effectively in an industrial environment
• Disassembly, replacement of seals & parts, assembly of hydraulic components
• Completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic pumps, motors, hoses/pipes, etc.; following applicable diagrams, sketches, manuals
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on equipment including: inspecting belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs or replacing broken parts
• Monitoring operation of equipment and troubleshooting malfunctions through observation and use of precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; and examining the form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Blueprint reading
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• It must be mechanically inclined.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively and work with other team members on general maintenance tasks (may be mechanical or electrical)
• Other duties as assigned
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must possess strength, stamina, and mobility to perform heavy physical work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, use varied hand and power tools, drive a motor vehicle and/or heavy construction equipment; lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone and/or radio. Must be available for regular standby assignments and work scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as required. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic and potentially hazardous conditions. Must be willing to work in heights of 80 ft. and above.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be able to manage with limited supervision.
• Must have good oral/written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, vendors, and other associates.
• Must be customer service-oriented and team-oriented. Must have good organizational skills.
• Must understand and interpret data presented in statistical or numerical form and be able to use it effectively in assessing and coordinating the merchandise and operational aspects of the industrial operations.
• Must be detail-oriented and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to climb up and down ladders, reach, bend, twist, kneel, lift up to 50 lbs., handle large odd-shaped items, and stock items in overhead areas.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3 years of experience in industrial or construction as a position of facility maintenance.

Years of Experience: 3 – 5 years