CYLINDER EVALUATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Cylinder Evaluator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview:

The Cylinder Evaluator is responsible for the gathering, inspection, evaluation, and documentation of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders received. This role requires sound mechanical knowledge and the ability to independently assess component damage or tolerance issues to determine the most appropriate, cost-effective repair processes for both the customer and the company. 

In addition to measuring and testing components, the Evaluator creates Bill of Materials (BOM) specifications for required seals, fasteners, and raw materials. This role plays a critical part in maintaining quality, safety, and operational efficiency within the Repair Department.

Essential Duties: (Additional duties may be assigned as required.)

• Operate material handling equipment to move components and skid as required.
• Gather all parts of the cylinder to be inspected.
• Review drawings and job standard folder, if attached and/or applicable.
• Measure all components using appropriate measuring tools.
• Determine the best and most cost-effective way to repair a cylinder(s).
• Create B.O.M. for all items needed to repair cylinder.
• Verify that all components are clearly marked with job number and place on pallet and put in review area.

Requirements:

• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of how seals hold pressure and able to assemble cylinders, dry test, and check dimensions
• Knowledge of hydraulic and/or pneumatic cylinders and components is a plus.
• Mechanically inclined

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, and below, are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment:

• Forklift
• Overhead crane
• Pallet jack

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to wear safety glasses and hard sole/close toed shoes with a low heel when walking through the manufacturing shop and/or repair shop whether as part of performing their job or just passing through. In addition, long hair must be tied back when around hazards of flame, machinery, or equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.