Description:

Hydraulic Technician

-Will assist in the building and testing of railroad maintenance equipment

-Performs the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Set-up and Calibration of new and rebuilt machines.

-Inspects for quality ‘workmanship’ during the machine assembly process. Provides direction for the resolution of discrepancies.

-Enters “Engineering Change Requests” for applicable Hydraulic drawings.

-Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

-Assembles hydraulic and pneumatic components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.

-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

-Documents actions by completing production and quality forms, compliant to all quality management system

-Is familiar with the activities and responsibilities of the Assembly Foreman and can perform such duties, as required, in their absence.

-Disassemble hydraulic components, and assemble hydraulic units according to manufacturer specifications.

-Develop the necessary skills from vendor training and on the job experience to increase overall knowledge of the operation, customer base and vendors to satisfactory level.

-Attend authorized vendor-sponsored and required training programs.

-Must be able to work independently from drawings and verbal directions to get product completed.

-Help lay out equipment (build ups) all the way through to final assembly

• will also assist in crimping the hoses and applying hose ends to the tips.

Skills:

Pneumatics, fluid power, hydraulics, heavy equipment mechanic, HEO, schematics, prints, hoses, testing, Mechanical Assembly, Production, Hand and Power Tools, assembly, Hose Assembly

Top Skills Details:

Pneumatics, fluid power, hydraulics, heavy equipment mechanic, HEO, schematics, prints, hoses, testing, Mechanical Assembly, Production, Hand and Power Tools, assembly

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Ideally looking for 5 years experience with assembling pneumatic systems but will consider extensive hydraulic experience if light on pneumatics Reading and interpreting functional hydraulic/pneumatic drawings, along with experience building hydraulic hoses (doesn't have to be hydraulic but any type of hose assembly is a must for this position!

Need to provide their own basic tools.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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