Hydraulic Test Technician

Overview of the Position :

The Test technician will be responsible for testing and evaluating incoming assemblies (Spool and Sleeve Assemblies), determining the extent of necessary repairs and ability to repair and complete final testing of lap assemblies. The technician will need to be familiar with flow grinding parts, using grinding tools for modifying laps and final testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ability to measure flows, leakage and force and the ability to measure and plot or record results also required.
• Ability to lap fit and adjust clearance, hone to specifications, measure clearances using micrometers, micro caters, calipers and any other measuring device needed.
• The technician will need to have the ability to follow instructions, assemble some parts as well as possess good practices for working with O-rings and specialty seals.
• Qualified candidates will need to have good communications skills as well as a high degree of attention to detail. Good troubleshooting skills also desired.
• Properly interface with other managers, engineering and supervisors, as well as, all employees at all times.
• Take the initiative to make things better.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education / Experience Requirements : High School Diploma or GED and Post High School Education. 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Other Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.