Hydraulic/Electrical Specialist

Eagle Crusher Company Inc•Bucyrus, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle Crusher is looking for a dedicated Hydraulic/Electrical Specialist to join a growing company. This role involves the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of hydraulic and electrical systems on industrial machinery and equipment. The specialist will work with various components, wiring, and systems, ensuring all work is performed according to specifications and blueprints.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Two or more years of hands-on experience with hydraulic and electrical systems in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or industrial maintenance is required.
Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs.
Ability to crawl under chassis to install hydraulic and electric components.
Ability to safely climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights as required.
Ability to properly use shop tools, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
Knowledge in the use of available lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, jib hoist, jacks, and forklifts.
Ability to read measuring devices – tape measures, dial indicator, level, etc.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, schematics, and instruction manuals.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, blueprints, work instructions, bills of materials, and engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of 12V/24V DC electrical systems, control circuits, and basic diagnostic procedures.
Ability to use diagnostic and testing equipment such as multimeters, pressure gauges, flow meters, hand tools, power tools, crimpers, torque tools, and hydraulic test equipment.
Ability to identify and repair leaks, shorts, open circuits, damaged wiring, component failures, and incorrect installations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Install hydraulic components including hydraulic pump, cylinders, valves, relief, hoses and other associated parts.
Build hose assemblies.
Troubleshoot, fix, and document any problems that arise from the hydraulic and electrical installation of any component.
Perform start-up of hydraulic systems. Set reliefs and flows using pressure gauges and flow meters.
Install 12-volt wiring to PLC’s, valves, and batteries.
Install and connect 120-volt and 460-volt wiring on portable units.
Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.
Install power supply wiring on newly built machines and equipment, such as conveyors engines, 460v electric control panels, and electric motors up to 500HP.
Connect power supply wires to motors and equipment on machines following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
Diagnose malfunctioning items such as motors and panel box components using test equipment, and replace damaged or broken wires.
Ensure all work is done in accordance with current prints, specifications, and the specifications of the manufacturers’ components. Report any discrepancies to the Assembly Supervisor or their representative.
Perform any related duties as required or assigned to ensure efficiency of the Company.