Hydraulic Technician

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP & FUNCTIONAL ROLE

This position reports functionally to the Production Manager. The Hydraulic Technician position has three levels, each with slightly different requirements in education and/or experience.

REQUIREMENTS & CONDITIONS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Preferred: Trade school or other certifications.
• Experience: There are three levels for the Hydraulic Technician, each building on the other as follows:
• The Apprentice requires 0-3 years of experience and education.
• The uncertified Hydraulic Technician has 3-8 years of experience and does not have any specialized hydraulic certification.
• The Senior Hydraulic Technician has 8+ years experienced and has specialized hydraulic training/ or other certified schooling.  

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Know basic tools, average to good math skills (fractions), basic computer skills.

• Character Traits: 
• Team oriented and spirited
• Dependable 
• Integrity 
• Physical Requirements: Standing, sitting, climbing, walking, crouching, stooping, twisting, and bending.
• Working Conditions/Environment: Shop conditions (no central heat or air condition); some outdoor work required; uniforms supplied.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES

Responsibilities: 

• Operating and inspecting assigned equipment including but not limited to forklifts, vehicles, tools, and/or cranes.
• Assist/perform evaluations and/or repairs based on their area of expertise per the job traveler, procedures, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Assist/perform the assembly process and testing of hydraulic power units, lube systems, and components as per the job traveler, procedures, drawings, and verbal instructions.
• Assist/perform field service jobs based on their area of expertise.
• Assist with maintenance inspections of building and equipment, while making necessary repairs.
• Conduct and assist with maintenance inspections of building and equipment and make necessary repairs.

Administrative/General: 

• Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in special projects as assigned by the Production Manager.
• Subject to other duties and/or projects as assigned by CFI Management.