Hydraulic Technician - South Shop - Shift 1

New Carrot Farms•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Assistant Manager. The Hydraulic Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and related components, primarily in a shop environment. This position supports the department Lead and Assistant Manager by performing general maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on hydraulic equipment used in plant operations, agricultural, industrial, and other related areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or one to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
Basic or formal equipment industry training

Nice To Haves

5 + years hydraulic experience, troubleshooting repairing and performing preventive maintenance
Prior experience in electrical and electronics a plus
Prior agricultural farm equipment repair experience a plus
Previous experience in “Total Process Reliability” (TPR) maintenance a plus
Entry level leadership/supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical resource for maintaining hydraulic equipment throughout the company.
Work directly with department supervisors and managers to support project goals as needed.
Disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, and related components.
Identify equipment issues and troubleshoot hydraulic system problems effectively.
Assemble new hydraulic parts and perform scheduled maintenance on hydraulic equipment.
Maintain clean and organized shop areas and job sites at all times.
Keep the department Lead informed of daily production activities and maintain quality control of finished work.
Maintain tools and equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.
Complete timely check-in and check-out hours worked.
Operate stationary and mobile overhead cranes, forklifts, and other equipment as needed while following all safety guidelines.
Complete required equipment repairs accurately and efficiently.
Complete parts of order forms accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe work environment at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Inspect equipment components for damage, wear, and hydraulic issues.
Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
Test and evaluate the operation of agricultural and related equipment.
Repair, replace, adjust, and align machinery components as needed.
Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs