Inside Fluid Power Technician

Genuine Parts Company; Lively; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Motion Industries in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a skilled Inside Fluid Power Technician to teardown, diagnose, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic and pneumatic components in our service center. The role reports to the Shop Supervisor and stays on-site.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of fluid power repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferably a technical degree or IFPS certification. Safety and quality are emphasized in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a technical degree or fluid power certification (IFPS) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of dedicated shop experience repairing fluid power components (pumps, motors, valves).

Responsibilities

• Disassembly and inspection of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves.
• Diagnostics and failure analysis using precision tools and hydraulic schematics.
• Prepare parts lists and labor hours for customer quotes.
• Repair or replace defective components; operate honing machines and grinders as needed.
• Reassembly to OEM specs, replacing seals and bearings with proper torque.
• Test assembled units on hydraulic test stands for pressure and flow verification.
• Maintain meticulous service records and a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Hydraulic schematic reading

Engineering blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fluid power certification (IFPS)

Job description

About Motion Industries

At Motion, we keep industry moving! As a leading industrial parts distributor, our Motion Repair & Services division provides customers with top-tier, reliable repair solutions from our strategically located shop facilities. Using the latest technology in testing and diagnostic equipment, our factory-trained technicians ensure every component meets the highest standards of performance and quality.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Inside Fluid Power Technician to join our service shop team. In this role, you will perform teardown, diagnostic evaluation, repair, assembly, and testing on a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic components—including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders. This position is based entirely inside our local service center and reports directly to the Shop Supervisor.

Core Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Disassembly & Inspection: Completely strip down incoming hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves to clean and evaluate internal components.
• Diagnostics & Failure Analysis: Use precision measuring tools to perform detailed failure analysis, identify worn or defective parts, and interpret hydraulic blueprints/schematics to troubleshoot root causes.
• Scoping & Estimating: Prepare descriptive job forms listing the exact parts, seals, and labor hours required to successfully complete the repair for customer quotes.
• Component Repair & Machining: Repair or replace defective internal parts. Safely operate shop equipment such as honing machines, grinders, and light welding gear to fabricate or modify components as needed.
• Reassembly & Sealing: Reassemble units to OEM specifications, replacing all seals, bearings, and rotating groups while maintaining strict torque and tolerance limits.
• Performance Testing: Hook up reassembled pumps, motors, and valves to our industrial hydraulic test stands to verify pressure, flow, and efficiency before final painting and shipment.
• Documentation & Cleanliness: Maintain meticulous service records and logs of all maintenance activities while keeping a safe, tidy workspace.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; a technical degree or fluid power certification (e.g., IFPS) is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of dedicated shop experience repairing fluid power components (specifically pumps, motors, and valves).
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to accurately read and interpret complex hydraulic schematic drawings and engineering blueprints.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds, stand for long intervals, and perform repetitive bending or reaching.
• Safety Mindset: Firm commitment to following all company health, safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: Robust hourly wage commensurate with experience, with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options, alongside retirement savings plans.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, company holidays, and sick leave.
• Career Growth: Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement to help you master new hydraulic technologies.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.