Hydraulic Technician, Sr. troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, reconditions, and services all hydraulic machines, systems, and components. Communicates findings and recommendations to customer and supervisor. Being a Hydraulic Technician, Sr. must be proficient at handling cylinders, pumps, motor and valve components, and with advanced hydraulic systems. Utilizes available resources to conduct technical research. Additionally, Hydraulic Technician, Sr. requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Hydraulic Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Hydraulic Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the guidance of the shop foreman, service and repair various types of hydraulic components and systems including but not limited to pumps, motors, directional valves, proportional valves, and cylinders. Also performs service calls at a customer’s facility to troubleshoot hydraulic systems, electrical systems and components using various types of diagnostic equipment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Inspect and Repair Hydraulic Systems and Components
· Inspect components such as complete systems, pumps, valves, motors, and cylinders sent in by a customer to be repaired.
· Diagnose and troubleshoot problems using electrical and hydraulic schematics when applicable.
· Provide a detailed failure analysis along with pictures when possible.
· Provide a list of components and services needed to complete the repair.
· After the repair is approved by the customer, cleaning, lapping, polishing and other various duties to prepare the component for assembly.
· Complete assembly of the component to factory specifications when applicable.
· Testing of the repaired component to factory specifications utilizing various test stands, meters, gauges, and data acquisition equipment when applicable.
· Provide test data in various forms including test sheets and graphs.
· Maintain a clean work environment.
· Other duties as assigned.
2. Clerical/General Administrative
· Respond to routine emails, phone calls, etc.
· Make copies, print documents, etc.
· File paperwork
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Requirements
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (KSA’S)
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
General knowledge of estimating time and materials needed to complete the requested scope of work.
Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane.
Use of basic hand tools.
Use of pneumatic tools and power tools.
Use of calipers and other devices for measuring.
Education/Experience
High school diploma, trade school certificate or General Education Degree (GED).
Licenses/Credentials/Certifications
Valid Driver’s license with no major violations or suspensions in the most recent 60-month period.