Lead Fluid Power Technician

Hitachi•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Lead Fluid Power Technician and play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, custom automation solutions. In this role, you will lead the execution of custom automated equipment with a strong focus on pneumatic and hydraulic systems. You will serve as the technical and leadership backbone of the fluid power build phase—ensuring systems are designed, installed, and commissioned safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise will directly support the successful delivery of complex, one‑of‑a‑kind automation solutions across a variety of industries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification
Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on fluid power experience
Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
Proficiency in schematic interpretation, pipe threading, fitting identification, and fluid power symbols
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel
Proven ability to lead, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to timing, budget, and customer requirements
Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members
Physically capable of maintaining a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on or beneath machines
Ability to provide personal hand tools and a suitable toolbox

Nice To Haves

Related vocational or technical education
Journeyman’s card
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry

Responsibilities

Assist Engineering during the project development phase
Provide hands‑on leadership and direct supervision of project teams during the build phase
Plan, organize, and control the build process, including schedules, labor hours, and related costs
Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, and other departments throughout all project phases, including debug and runoff
Ensure materials arrive on time and are available to support project schedules
Communicate key project details, workload expectations, and required hours to project teams
Drive best practices, continuous improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives within the fluid power team
Assign, track, and prioritize work to ensure effective use of team resources
Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of individual and team performance
Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and accountability, including participation in formal performance reviews
Support and execute company initiatives while ensuring changes and issues are properly documented and communicated
Deliver timely, high‑quality service to internal and external customers
Communicate project status, milestones, timing, hours, and budget considerations to the Fluid Power Manager and Project Manager
Support team development through leadership, training, encouragement, and a positive, safety‑focused culture
Contribute to quoting efforts by providing input on concepts, labor estimates, and material costs
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
Uphold high standards for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while holding team members accountable to company policies and procedures
Apply technical expertise to safely troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, install piping and hoses, and read blueprints and schematics