What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulics Technician position at Leviton Manufacturing?
At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.
About the role
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and related systems on molding equipment in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Supports a safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures
- Supports a quality work environment by following quality policies and procedures
- Installs, services, and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic issues on components such as pumps, tanks, motors, valves, and filters
- Tears down and assembles hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
- Diagnoses mechanical equipment failures and malfunctions, makes necessary repairs and adjustments to keep equipment in proper operating condition
- Performs production tooling and material changes, including removing, installing, and setting up molds using established methods and parameters to meet specifications
- Submits samples to Quality Assurance for inspection and to obtain a license to produce parts
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as required Operates molding presses and de-flashing machines as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic flow charts
- Ability to operate drills, cutting equipment, and basic shop equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
- Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pulling, pushing, and feeling
- Requires eye/hand/foot coordination
- Requires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Hearing Protection must be worn in marked areas – 29 CFR 1910.95
- Eye Protection must be worn in marked areas – 29 CFR 1910.133
- For persons wearing prescription glasses that are or will be worn as safety glasses, the glasses must be ANSI Z87 approved
- Steel-Toed Shoes must be worn in marked areas– 29 CFR 1910.136
Education & Experience
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, required
- Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology or related field, preferred
- Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing maintenance experience, required
- Minimum of 1 year Electro-Mechanical or Hydraulics experience, preferred
Travel
Travel
- Up to 1% may be required
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
- 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits
Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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