Hydraulic Cylinder Mechanic

Hydraulic Cylinder Technician

Assemble, disassemble, and repair hydraulic cylinders. Diagnose problems and identify parts needed to repair. Test all items, perform work in both shop and field environment.

Essential Functions

• Repair, tear down, and build hydraulic cylinders.
• Identify parts needed to repair.
• Assist in machine shop as needed.
• Test completed cylinders according to written procedures.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Record parts and materials needed and request new parts and materials, as necessary.
• Maintain a neat and orderly shop.
• Hone/repair barrels.
• Help with the installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and controls.
• Maintain test stands and equipment in accordance with ISO procedures.
• Know, understand, and abide by environmental policies.
• Weld as needed.

Position Qualifications - Skills and Abilities

Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:

• Hands on mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a task.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to make decisions while following company procedures.
• Keep management informed of work and backlog.
• Ability to use cranes, and other heavy and light machines, and equipment.

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED/Vocational School

Experience:

• Three years mechanic experience, hydraulic experience preferred.

Skills Taught After Hire As Needed:

ISO Training, Safety Training, Product Training, Maintenance, Quality Training, Forklift Training, Cylinder Repair, Honing, Lathe Operation, Test Stand Operation, Drill Press Operation, Vertical Mill Operation

Certificates & Licenses:

Certified welder (optional)

Applied Industrial Technologies