Hydraulic Technician

Hydraulic Technician

We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Technician to join our team on the first shift. This is a direct hire position where you will diagnose hydraulic failures and performance issues on production equipment, ensuring reliable operation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose hydraulic failures and performance issues on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems experiencing pressure loss, speed fluctuations, overheating, drift, leakage, contamination, and inconsistent operation.
• Perform hands-on repair, rebuilding, and replacement of hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, manifolds, accumulators, and filtration systems.
• Identify and resolve root causes of hydraulic failures rather than implementing temporary fixes.
• Analyze hydraulic system behavior under varying loads, temperatures, contamination levels, and cycle pressures.
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and modify hydraulic schematics and circuit designs.
• Design and implement hydraulic system improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Modify hydraulic circuits by resizing components, adjusting valve logic, improving cooling systems, and upgrading filtration processes.
• Conduct pressure, flow, and temperature testing to validate repairs and system modifications.
• Lead hydraulic troubleshooting efforts during equipment downtime and critical production interruptions.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to restore equipment to safe and stable operating conditions.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for hydraulic-related projects and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and document standard troubleshooting procedures, corrective actions, and recurring failure countermeasures.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on hydraulic system operation, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Explain hydraulic system behavior and failure modes in practical, production-focused terms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving reliability, and extending equipment life.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working with industrial hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting stamping presses, automated equipment, and/or heavy industrial machinery.
• Proven ability to diagnose hydraulic failures, identify root causes, and restore equipment to reliable operation.
• Hands-on experience rebuilding, repairing, replacing, and commissioning hydraulic components and systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and modify hydraulic schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hydraulics, Valves, Troubleshooting, Mechanical, Repair, Hand tool, Preventive maintenance, Blueprint, Welding, Hydraulic system, Hydraulic assembly.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits including two types of health insurance, dental coverage, and life insurance. Benefit from profit sharing, ESOP as an employee-owned company, and a 401k with company match. Short and long-term disability coverage is available, and vacation time is negotiable, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work in an automotive manufacturing environment that is well-lit but not temperature controlled. The environment emphasizes collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure equipment is restored to safe and stable conditions.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr. GREAT BENIFITS Health Dental Vison (2 types of health insurance) ESOP, Employee owned Profit sharing 401k with company match Life insurance Short/long term disability Vacation is negotiable

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Wooster, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.