Inside Fluid Power Technician

Motion Industries (MOT); Lively; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks an Inside Fluid Power Technician for our service shop. You will disassemble, diagnose, repair, assemble, and test hydraulic and pneumatic components, including pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders, entirely within our local service center.

Applicants should have 2–5 years of dedicated fluid power repair experience, the ability to read hydraulic schematics, and a high school diploma. IFPS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; fluid power certification (e.g., IFPS) highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of shop experience repairing fluid power components (pumps, motors, valves).
• Proven ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematic drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and inspect hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves.
• Diagnose failures using precision tools and hydraulic schematics.
• Prepare quotes detailing parts, seals, and labor hours.
• Repair or replace defective internal parts and fabricate components as needed.
• Reassemble units to OEM specifications and test to verify performance.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics

Diagnostics

Disassembly & inspection

Technical reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IFPS certification (preferred)

Job description

About Motion IndustriesAt 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 SummaryWe 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 & ResponsibilitiesDisassembly & 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 & RequirementsEducation: 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 OfferCompetitive 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.Compensation$27.84 - $37.00 hourlyPlease keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.