Hydraulic Technician

About the role

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility of the Hydraulic Technician is to service and repair various pumps, motors, and power units including testing, trouble-shooting, repair and assembly.
• Diagnose problems and give recommendations for repairs.
• Investigate hydraulic or pneumatic systems that are not working properly using schematics and diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect parts and various components.
• Determine if parts are re-workable.
• Write up the unit in a complete service report.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• 1 to 3 years fluid power service and repair experience.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self motivated and organized.
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.
• Able to stand 95 to 100% of the workday.

Qualifications

• 2-year fluid power associates degree and certification
• 3-5 years fluid power experience.