Hydraulic Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Hydraulic Pump & Motor Rebuild Technician to join our team. In this role, you will not just be swapping hoses or changing cylinders; you will be the dedicated technical expert responsible for the complete diagnostic teardown, failure analysis, precision measurement, and remanufacturing of high-pressure hydraulic pumps and motors.

The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of fluid power physics and has extensive hands-on experience rebuilding variable-displacement axial piston pumps, vane assemblies, and high-torque gear motors back to strict OEM specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complete mechanical and visual diagnostics on incoming failed hydraulic pumps and hydrostatic motors (piston, vane, and gear designs).
• Systematically disassemble components and perform root-cause failure analysis to determine why a unit failed (e.g., cavitation, aeration, contamination, or over-pressurization).
• Use precision measuring instruments—including micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and surface plates—to verify internal clearances against OEM tolerances.
• Evaluate and determine the salvageability of major components such as housings, swashplates, valve plates, shafts, and rotating groups.
• Clean, lap, prep, and rebuild assemblies using new rotating groups, bearings, and seal kits according to exact manufacturer torque specs.
• Set up, configure, and test rebuilt units on our hydraulic test stand to verify flow rate, pressure, volumetric efficiency, and case drain leakage.
• Document failure findings and parts required to generate accurate repair quotes for service advisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free workbench environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of dedicated experience specifically rebuilding and repairing hydraulic pumps and motors in a shop environment.
• Proven proficiency using micrometers and dial indicators to measure tight clearance fits and surface flatness.
• Strong working knowledge of major hydraulic brands (e.g., Bosch Rexroth, Eaton Vickers, Parker Hannifin, Danfoss/Sauer-Danfoss, Kawasaski).
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprint drawings, and OEM service manuals.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a solid understanding of pressure-compensator controls and load-sensing systems.
• Must possess your own standard set of mechanical hand tools (precision measuring tools and specialty fixtures provided by the shop).

Preferred Qualifications:

• International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification (e.g., Industrial Hydraulic Technician, Certified Hydraulic Technician).
• Factory training certifications from major hydraulic component manufacturers.
• Experience operating an industrial high-pressure hydraulic test bench.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Comfortable standing for long periods at a clean work bench.
• Precision hand-eye coordination required for handling delicate internal pump components.

Hydraulic sales and service

Company Description

Hydraulic sales and service