Technician, Field Service - Baltimore Hydraulics, Inc.

City of Baltimore, Mayor's Office of Employment Development • Baltimore, MD

2d • $52,000 - $79,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary job responsibility is to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic equipment and systems at customers locations. The individual must not only have technical abilities, but also people skills and management abilities that will allow for successful completion of assignments. The individual must be able to troubleshoot issues in a timely manner and list accurate labor and material requirements from which an estimate or quote can be generated. Upon customer’s approval, the job must be effectively and efficiently completed within time and budget estimates. Some travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to identify and know the function & purpose of hydraulic components.
• Ability to “think outside the box”.
• Ability to understand customers specific needs and adapt to variable work environments.
• Ability to distinguish between a hydraulic, electrical and mechanical problems and make those field repairs when necessary.
• Ability to identify correct parts and components from parts books and repair manuals.
• Ability to identify and specify standard size hydraulic fittings and adapters.
• Ability to identify and size standard fasteners.
• Basic knowledge of AC and DC circuits.
• Bend hydraulic tube and fabricate tube assemblies.
• Correctly take oil samples from hydraulic system.
• Read & comprehend hydraulic schematics.
• Fabricate hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Match Marking and basic disassembly procedures.
• Ability to operate and comprehend function of forklifts, overhead cranes, manlifts, and other lifting equipment.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Use of basic mechanics hand tools.
• Use of dial calipers, micrometer, and other measuring equipment.
• Use of flow meters.
• Use of multi-meter.
• Use of flushing cart and test equipment.
• Clean Driving Record
• Provide technical assistance and training to other employees in all departments as needed
• Oversee jobs and projects of $10,000 and above to insure they stay on budget and produce desired profit margins
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Bennett Mechanical Aptitude: 80 or above
• Basic Hydraulic Class (BHI)
• Advanced Hydraulic Class (BHI)
• FPS Level: Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic or 10 Years Directly Related Experience
• Seal Identification & Sizing Class
• Parker Hydraulic Fitting Identification & Sizing Class
• Schematic Reading
• WIX Filtration online training

Responsibilities

• Operate as the liaison between Baltimore Hydraulics and Customers.
• Troubleshoot, repair and service marine, industrial, and mobile hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and systems.
• Perform PM inspections on various types of equipment and systems.
• Report specific details on jobs being performed and document on appropriate forms.
• Any other assignments and duties given by the President or Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED