Hydraulic Specialist II - Pump and Motor Shop

Gregory Poole • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Hydraulic Specialist II troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds hydraulic cylinders and related parts to restore equipment to proper operation at an advanced level. The role includes preparing for scheduled work, moving equipment and parts, disassembling and rebuilding components, performing diagnostic checks, manufacturing or refurbishing parts, and testing and finishing repaired units. The specialist also uses computers and information resources to research parts and enter data into record systems, and documents repair activities on customer work orders. The job description notes that the listed duties are not all-inclusive and that a supervisor may assign similar duties.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Six years of work experience, including at least two years of experience on Cat equipment or similar equipment.
• Proficiency in at least four mechanical systems, such as transmissions, engines, and hydraulics, across numerous model lines.
• Ability to routinely stoop, kneel, bend, and climb beside, onto, and underneath equipment to diagnose and perform repairs.
• Ability to see effectively to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and prepare written repair work order reports.
• Ability to routinely lift and position parts and manually handle parts weighing up to 50 pounds, and to use a mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to write repair activities on customer work orders.
• Cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions to unusual or unfamiliar equipment problems.
• Exposure to PC-based equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

• Review the work schedule and prepare by checking required equipment and supplies and complying with PPE requirements.
• Move parts and equipment using pallet jacks, lift trucks, overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, and other lifting or moving aids.
• Install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts and equipment.
• Pressure-wash and repaint parts and equipment.
• Use computers and other resources to reference parts, obtain parts information, and enter data into record systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts or equipment using tools; clean parts with rags, cleaners, or a power washer; and use test equipment to make diagnostic checks.
• Operate powered equipment and tools to make repairs, including grinding, honing, boring, drilling, and polishing.
• Make replacement parts or refurbish parts before reassembly; reassemble and test units; and paint finished units.
• Write repair activities on customer work orders.

What This Job Offers

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