Fluid Power Builder - Senior

Winters Technical Staffing; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent staffing company in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Fluid Power Builder to execute project phases efficiently. The role emphasizes assembling and troubleshooting fluid power systems while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, particularly in automation and robotics, and be adept at interpreting technical drawings and collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in assembling, plumbing, and troubleshooting automation.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Fluid Power drawings and schematics required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Operate within health and safety policies ensuring employee safety.
• Interpret engineered drawings in AutoCAD & SolidWorks formats.
• Collaborate with the project team to improve fluid power efficiency.

Skills

Fluid Power

Pneumatic Principles

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Interpretation

Welding

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Our client located in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a Fluid Power Builder – Senior. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing fluid power phases of projects on time and within budget. This role reports directly to the Production Manager.

This is a dayshift position (40 hours per week).

Timings : 7 am to 3 pm

This is a Temporary to Permanent position.

Pay rate: $ / hr (depending on experience)

Responsibilities :

• Operate in accordance with health, safety, and environmental policies to ensure safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Possess a thorough understanding of fluid power & pneumatic principles.
• Interpret engineered drawings in AutoCAD & SolidWorks formats—mechanical, schematic, ISO.
• Have knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting systems.
• Build and troubleshoot hydraulics and pneumatics on automated assembly, resistance, and MIG welding equipment.
• Able to bend tubes and thread pipes.
• Work with pipe threading machines and tube benders.
• Have basic knowledge of tube, pipe, and hose routing on fixtures.
• Possess basic welding, brazing, and soldering skills.
• Assist in plant and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure all work activities follow procedures or best practices.
• Maintain quality, generate issue lists related to equipment, and provide feedback to relevant departments.
• Collaborate with the project team to improve fluid power efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize fundamentals of fluid power practices to assist engineering in designing cost-effective equipment that meets customer needs.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and Excel for expediting products.
• Travel to customer sites for installation or servicing of equipment, including startup and onsite completion.
• Perform some heavy lifting (up to lbs.), bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing ladders.
• Occasional international travel.
• Mentor and lead Junior and Intermediate Fluid Power Builders.

Requirements :

• Post-secondary diploma in Electro-mechanical Engineering (asset).
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in assembling, plumbing, and troubleshooting automation.
• Experience in automation / robotics industry.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Fluid Power drawings and schematics.
• Skilled in assembly of complex tooling and system plumbing related to fluid power.
• Resilient, self-motivated, and capable of working under pressure.
• Passionate about health and safety.
• Open to change and continuous improvement.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to lead and participate in teams.
• Proactive in issue identification and resolution.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Organized and deadline-driven.
• Confident in decision-making, asking for help, and assisting others.

If you possess the skills and experience for this role, please apply online, or send your resume via email or fax to Natasha Beharry.