Assembly & Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Assembly & Test Technician

Why Join Oilgear

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. Our employees play a critical role in our success, and we are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The Assembly & Test Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting hydraulic components and systems in accordance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to independently perform assembly and testing operations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform diversified assembly and test operations to assemble intricate or large and expensive apparatus, machines or equipment to close tolerances and strict inspection requirements.
• Complete skilled fitting of parts, sub-assemblies, and related units.
• Complete aligning, adjusting and required secondary machining.
• Work from complicated assembly drawings and specifications.
• Complete prescribed functional and dimensional checks.
• Set-up and operate without assistance test stand equipment.
• Produce quality assemblies and attain a working knowledge of possible defects or malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Maintain or exceed the approved rate of production.
• Maintain acceptable attendance record, acceptable overall work record, and purchase the required tools for the classification.
• Train lower labor grade operators and operators with lesser experience as necessary.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions per established processes.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties for areas and equipment in assigned work center.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires demonstrated ability to build & test with little or no assistance, while adhering to quality and production standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of complex test equipment, precision measuring instruments and gauging devices.
• Must have demonstrated ability to perform inspection and testing and adhere to production and quality standards and drawing specification of final and sub-assemblies.
• Demonstrated ability to trouble shoot quality, product, or production issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Requires a high degree of skill and assembling technique.
• Experience and knowledge of basic design and mechanical principles, testing procedures, basic hydraulics.
• High School Diploma or GED, with above average mechanical ability.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow processes, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervision, and management.
• Must be able to meet physical demands, with or without accommodation.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional hospital, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safety shoe reimbursement program
• Safety glasses reimbursement program
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Oilgear Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment Status Statement

Employment with The Oilgear Company is at-will. This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance