Hydraulic Specialty - Fluid Power Application Specialist

Blaine Bros Maintenance•Fridley, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for a great place to continue your career, let's talk!! We are a Minnesota-based, family-owned business with an opening for a Fluid Power Application Specialist at our Blaine location. We are looking for someone with strong hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and a passion for solving complex problems. This position will support technicians, assist with customer applications, and work closely with our sales team to develop technical solutions. Awarded Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces 7 years in a row. We like to work hard, play hard, and take pride in everything we do! Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (this is a 100% onsite position) POSITION SUMMARY : The Fluid Power Application Specialist is Hydraulic Specialty's technical resource for hydraulic systems. This person helps technicians diagnose and repair difficult systems, answers fluid power questions from across the Blaine Brothers Family of Companies and works with outside sales on customer applications and solutions. The role is open to early-career candidates with a fluid power education and to experienced specialists. Responsibilities and independence grow with experience.

Requirements

Associate degree in Fluid Power Technology, Mechanical or Electromechanical Technology, or a related field; OR 2+ years of hands-on hydraulic experience (repair, field service, design, or technical sales).
Working knowledge of hydraulic principles: pressure, flow, pumps, motors, valves, actuators, reservoirs, filtration, and cooling.
Ability to read hydraulic schematics.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for travel to customer sites.
Structured, hands-on troubleshooting of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Use of hydraulic test equipment: gauges, flow meters, and test benches.
Clear written and verbal communication with technicians, sales staff, and customers.
Basic math and fluid power calculations (flow, pressure, force, horsepower).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to learn ERP, CRM, and quoting software.
Organization and follow-through on multiple open jobs and quotes.
Curious problem solver who enjoys figuring out why things fail.
Eager to learn and grow; open to coaching.
Team player who shares knowledge freely with technicians and sales.
Customer-focused, dependable, and accountable for results.
Safety-minded in the shop and in the field.
Lives the Blaine Brothers family values.
Values people
Gives people with strengths the opportunity to exercise them
Doesn't treat lack of success as failure
Is very affirming and brings out the best in others
Values and gives high quality
Works hard
Sees opportunities and integrates with existing business
Is a good communicator
Is humble
Assumes responsibility for actions and commitments
Attends to details
Attends to operations
Is competitive

Nice To Haves

IFPS certification (Fluid Power Specialist, Hydraulic Specialist, or Mobile or Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic).
experience with mobile equipment (trucks, trailers, forklifts, loaders) or industrial hydraulic systems.
8+ years in fluid power design, application engineering, or technical sales, with a record of designing and quoting complete systems.

Responsibilities

Answer fluid power questions from Blaine Brothers and North American Trailer, such as, truck and trailer hydraulics, wet kits, PTO systems, and yard truck hydraulics.
Join outside sales on customer calls and site visits to gather application and operating requirements.
Support HSI technicians in diagnosing hydraulic problems on pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and complete systems.
Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and troubleshoot using pressure, flow, and temperature to find root causes.
Help develop and maintain test procedures and test-bench standards for pumps, valves, and cylinders.
Review returns, warranty claims, and repeat failures, then document findings.
Help purchasing / parts manger with part selection, cross-references, and stocking alternates.
Support installation, start-up, and post-sale troubleshooting of fluid power applications or systems.
Work with vendors and manufacturer application engineers on component selection and pricing.
Build and maintain a shared library of schematics, specifications, and repair procedures.
Help train technicians and share lessons learned (expected at Specialist II and Senior levels).
Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.