The Hydraulics technician is responsible for safely and accurately following instructions and blue prints in order to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain hydraulic equipment. The Hydraulics Technician will also handle materials, count parts, and ensure safe and efficient operation of the work area.
Essential Responsibilities
Visually inspects tools and equipment for safety and proper operation at the beginning of each shift. Notifies supervisor or maintenance of needed repairs or replacements
Crimps fittings onto Hydraulic Hoses and Flair Tubes
Builds valves and cuts hose per print specifications
Installs hoses, tubes, valves, pumps, and motors per print specifications
Safely operates equipment to produce parts for the production process
Inspects finished parts for quality and accuracy and informs supervisor of any non-conformities
Maintain and use all required personal protective equipment as outlined in the Diamond Z Safety Manual
Understands and follows all Diamond Z safety policies and procedures
Perform other tasks as assigned or needed
Additional Responsibilities
Appropriately disposes of scrap material and waste
Cleans and organizes work area.
Assists with special projects as assigned by supervisor
Marks specific parts for identification
Working Conditions
Temperature and humidity variances consistent with normal outdoor ranges. Climate control in the facilities is limited. May occasionally require working outdoors
Air contaminates such as smoke and dust may be present but are below the recognized TLV
The presence of electrical and compressed air sources
The presence of bottled gas and oxygen
The presence of chemicals
The presence of moving equipment, lift trucks, or other vehicles
Exposure to flying particles, hot or molten metal
Exposure to light radiation from welding or plasma cutting
Exposure to sharp edges and points on steel and abrasive tools
Exposure to falling or rolling steel
Requirements
Ability to accurately read and understand written instructions or plans
Ability to accurately understand verbal instructions or plans
Ability to measure, hold, and position materials
Ability to read and understand parts lists to form correct number of parts to the required specification
Ability to reach over and around objects to lift, move, or place objects or materials in designated locations
Ability to accurately use a tape measure, operate computer software, and read blue prints
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance
Ability to move under, over, and through some tight spaces
Ability to safely work on raised platforms, climb stairs or ladders, and climb off equipment or ladders
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, and reach both above and below shoulder height
Ability to handle, place, manipulate, operate, stack, and connect equipment and materials through fine and basic hand skills
Ability to verbally communicate with coworkers and supervisors in a safe and productive manner
Ability to work extended shifts to meet business demands as needed
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance policies
401(k) options with up to 4% company match
$20,000 Life Insurance Policy for the employee paid for by Diamond Z
Gain Sharing Employee Incentive Plan available to all employees after 30 day waiting period
Prorated PTO amount for the employee's first year of employment after the completion of 90 day probationary period
Graduated PTO schedule based on seniority within the company at the 1 year, 5, year, and 10 year anniversaries
Supplemental benefit policies available for buy in including Long and Short Term Disability, employee discount on any purchased tools/items, employee reduced cost on company branded uniforms, Voluntary Life Insurance for the employee, spouse, and children with Guaranteed Issue
We consider applicants for all…