What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fluid Power Specialist Development Program position at 1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.?
As the world's largest fluid power distributor, Applied Industrial Technologies® and the Applied Fluid Power® network of companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry running. Additionally, Applied Industrial Technologies® and the Applied Fluid Power® network of companies has one of the largest teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other custom requirements.
A Hydraulic / Pneumatic Specialist Trainee at Applied Industrial Technologies develops their knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, troubleshooting systems and basic customer management skills in order to step into a Fluid Power Specialist role defining and offering technical solutions to customers. They spend the majority of their time in virtual / in-person training, shadowing current Specialists and working behind the scenes to answer technical questions and solve real-world issues. In doing so they learn to be a business development partner with Applied's customer facing team of Account Managers located in our US Service Centers playing the role of local, technical expert building relationships with existing and new customers throughout their assigned territory and growing our business. This key role will ultimately have a direct impact on our customers' and Applied Industrial Technologies' business results.
Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people. Applied employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded. These positions are nationwide!
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development of hydraulic & pneumatic component, system and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving
- Development of customer presence as a technical consultant / trusted advisor through supervised observational visits to customers.
- Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor activities
- Assist further refinement of the developmental program to increase effectiveness for those to follow
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Preferred :
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE : AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
