HYDRAULIC SPECIALTY INC- WORKING FOREMAN TECHNICIAN

Working Technician-Shop Foreman

If you are looking for a supervisor position and a great place to grow your career, let's talk! We are a Minnesota based family-owned business with an opening for a Working Technician-Shop Foreman at our Fridley MN location. We are looking for someone detail oriented, with good computer skills, hydraulic repair experience, customer service skills and a desire to develop a team. You would be responsible for shift operations; supervision and development of techs; partnering with customers.

Awarded Star Tribune's Top Workplaces 6 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do!

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 2nd Shift, 3pm-12:00 am, approx. 40-60 hours per week (plus a 10% Pay Shift Differential)

BENEFITS:

Industry leading pay and benefits, paid weekly, overtime opportunities, PTO annual rollover, $50,000 life insurance policy gifted to all FT employees, 401k with a company match, career advancement programs & ongoing training for continued growth, awesome company events, HUGE tech referral bonuses, monthly incentive bonus based on efficiency, plus a $5,000 sign on bonus! 10% Pay Differential on 2nd shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assisting mechanics in locating parts / job related issues / assist techs with repairs
• Managing the night workflow
• Assisting walk in parts customers
• Perform routine service repairs on heavy Truck and Trailers and Hydraulic Components; corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, hydraulics, cylinders, valves, diagnostics, circuit issues, hydraulic and electric; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units; Diagnose trouble, disassemble hydraulic components and examine parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Calling in customer repairs and approvals/ unit updates, assist with billing and repair orders when needed.
• Leadership skillset assisting mechanics
• 90% shop work, 10% office work
• Ensure the final work product meets quality standards
• Related activities that promote the goals of the Organization.

We'd love to have you as part of our team. The ideal candidate would have the following skills:

• Willingness to jump in and help out where needed
• Attention to details
• Repair and shop operation knowledge
• Good customer service skills
• Good computer skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Able to receive feedback on operations from Techs / Service Writer
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability and a dedication to be a hard worker
• Ability to work independently maintaining a safe, efficient and friendly work environment
• Honesty and respect

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who fits with our company values:

• Values people
• Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
• Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
• Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
• Values and gives high quality
• Works hard
• Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
• Is a good communicator
• Is humble
• Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
• Attends to details
• Attends to operations
• Is competitive

A little about who we are:

Founded in 1968, Hydraulic Specialty, Inc. (HSI) is more than a distributor of brand name components, our name says exactly what we do and have been doing for thousands of satisfied customers for over 40 years. We are a full-service operation with big company expertise and small company attention to detail. At Hydraulic Specialty, Inc. our clients are treated with honesty and respect. We are part of the Blaine Brothers family of companies.

Our Vision: To be respected because of our strong family values that we put into every job we do.

Our Mission: Through our values we will strive to offer every one of our partners a helping hand in realizing their full potential by delivering value in parts, service, and sales in the industries we serve.

Please apply through Indeed. Military Friendly-Vets are encouraged to apply. Hydraulic Specialty, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Women/Vet/Disability Employer.