Job Description Experienced Hydraulic Mechanics Needed OpSource Pro has partnered with a hydraulics service and repair company located in Charleston, SC.
Shifts for the position: - 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM with required overtime to meet customer demands.
Job requirements for the position include: - HYDRAULIC MECHANIC The primary responsibility of the Hydraulic Mechanic is to provide expert troubleshooting, evaluation, repair, and assembly services for varying cylinders, pumps, motors, and power units. You must be able to:
- Diagnose problems and present recommendations for repairs
- Use schematics and diagnostic equipment to investigate hydraulic or pneumatic system failures
- ear down, evaluate and repair cylinders, pumps, motors and power units
- Inspect parts and various components. Determine if parts are eligible for re-conditioning and write service reports
- Reassemble components when repairs are complete and prepare for return to customers
- Reassemble components when repair is complete and prepare for delivery to customer The qualified individual will have the following skills and experience:
- Minimum of five years fluid power experience (hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electro 1 mechanical) or equivalent training
- Ability to read hydraulic schematics
- Ability to fully understand hydraulic systems - size and build - preferred
- Basic mechanical abilities and /or formal mechanical training
- Ability to use a variety of hand tools and operate jib cranes and forklifts without assistance
- Ability to use various tools for measurement (micrometer, id micrometer, and calipers)
- Ability to troubleshoot and properly diagnose failure of hydraulic systems and components
- Ability to identify a wide range of fluid power manufacturers and to recognize their products and complete initial parts quoting
- Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, crouch, and lift up to 75 pounds
- Overtime may be required during extended weekday hours or for plant shutdowns on weekends ordering call rotation
- International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification a plus.
The business offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including 401(k), company paid healthcare premiums, and long-term disability. Background check (including criminal record) and drug screening are required.
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