What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydraulics Mechanic position at OpSource Staffing?
Experienced Hydraulic Mechanic Opportunity
Charleston, SC
The primary responsibility of the Hydraulic Mechanic is to provide expert service for a range of cylinders, pumps, motors, and power units, including troubleshooting, evaluation, repair and assembly.
Pay Rate : $28.00-35.00 Hr. / DOE
Working Hours :
Monday through Friday
7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm daily
Overtime required as needed to meet customer demands
Job Requirements :
Diagnose problems and present recommendations for repairs.
Use schematics and diagnostic equipment to investigate hydraulic or pneumatic system problems.
Tear down, evaluate and repair cylinders, pumps, motors and power units.
Inspect parts and various components. Determine if parts are re-conditionable and write service reports.
Reassemble components when repair is complete and prepare for delivery to customer.
Qualifications :
Minimum of five (5) years fluid power experience (hydraulic, pneumatic and / or electro-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 complete field service work independently.
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 required.
Overtime may be required during extended weekday hours or for plant shutdowns on weekends or during call rotation.
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) certification a plus.
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