Hydraulic Specialist II

Gregory Poole • Raleigh, NC

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild hydraulic cylinder parts, and restore equipment to proper operation at an advanced level. This role involves reviewing work schedules, preparing for duties by checking equipment and supplies, and complying with PPE requirements. The specialist will use various aids like pallet jacks, lift trucks, and overhead cranes to move parts for repair. Responsibilities include installing, replacing, rebuilding, repairing, and testing parts and equipment, as well as pressure washing and repainting them. The role requires using computers for referencing parts, obtaining information, and data entry. Disassembly and reassembly of parts or equipment using tools, cleaning parts, performing diagnostic checks with test equipment, and operating powered equipment are key tasks. The specialist will also use overhead hoists and lift devices to move items for repair and reassembly. Additionally, they will use powered equipment for grinding, honing, boring, drilling, and polishing, and may fabricate replacement parts or refurbish existing ones before reassembly, testing, and painting.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Six years of experience.
• At least two years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment.
• Proficiency in at least four mechanical systems (e.g., transmissions, engines, hydraulics) for numerous model lines.
• Ability to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb beside, onto, and underneath various equipment.
• Ability to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports.
• Ability to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service.
• Ability to manually handle parts up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use mechanical hoist for heavier parts.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders.
• Cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions.
• Exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild hydraulic cylinder parts.
• Restore equipment to proper operation at an advanced level.
• Review work schedules and prepare for duties.
• Use pallet jacks, lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aids to move parts.
• Install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment.
• Pressure wash and repaint parts/equipment.
• Use computers to reference parts, get information, and enter data.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts or equipment using tools.
• Clean parts with rags, cleaners, and power washers.
• Use test equipment to make diagnostic checks.
• Control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, and forklifts to move items for repair.
• Use powered equipment for grinding, honing, boring, drilling, and polishing.
• Make replacement parts or refurbish parts before re-assembly.
• Reassemble and test units.
• 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