Industrial Hydraulic Traveling Technician

DNC Hydraulics LLC•Rawson, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Hydraulic Traveling Technician troubleshoots, assesses, and services hydraulic systems and components at steel mills and other heavy industrial customer facilities. The role performs diagnostics and resealing work, supports preventive and emergency service needs, and travels regionally, including overnight stays. The technician works independently in the field, coordinates with DNC personnel about repairs or rebuilds at DNC’s facility, completes service documentation, and maintains the service truck and tools in safe, organized, and professional condition.

Requirements

Experience in hydraulic component service, repair, or power-unit troubleshooting, including hydraulic and fluid power systems (preferred).
Hydraulic leak prevention specialist capabilities, including leak identification, seal selection, and precision resealing (preferred).
Strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic ability, and practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate hydraulic applications and understand the importance of temperature, seal-groove dimensions, and seal squeeze.
Ability to work independently, document findings accurately, and represent DNC professionally in the field.
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel regionally, including overnight stays.
Commitment to safe work practices and professional customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hydraulic component service, repair, or power-unit troubleshooting, including hydraulic and fluid power systems.
Hydraulic leak prevention specialist capabilities, including leak identification, seal selection, and precision resealing.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and assess hydraulic systems and components on-site at steel mills and other heavy industrial facilities.
Perform advanced diagnostics on hydraulic systems used in mill presses, shears, injection molding systems, power units, valves, pumps, manifolds, and related equipment.
Identify and document hydraulic leak points within the customer’s specified area of concern.
Evaluate application conditions and select suitable seal and O-ring materials for the operating environment.
Measure or verify operating temperature, seal-groove specifications, and seal squeeze to support proper sealing and long-term reliability.
Determine which components require attention and perform appropriate resealing work using suitable DNC seal and O-ring materials.
Support preventive, oil-reduction, leak-prevention, and emergency service needs for industrial customers.
Coordinate with DNC personnel to determine when components should be returned to DNC’s facility for repair or rebuild.
Complete accurate work orders, service reports, findings, and other required documentation.
Maintain company tools and service truck in clean, organized, safe, and professional condition.
Represent DNC professionally while working independently at customer facilities and while traveling.