Hydraulic Technician

boodai trading; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 3,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned trading company in Kuwait is seeking a skilled Mechanic to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented with at least 5 years of relevant experience, responsible for ensuring the machinery operates efficiently and meets safety standards. Tasks include diagnosing defects, repairing parts, and adhering to workshop policies while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience.
• Strong diagnostic skills with on-board diagnostic technologies.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.

Skills

Diagnostic & Troubleshooting

Equipment Maintenance

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ITI (Industrial Training Centre)/Diploma

Formal Training for Heavy Equipment repair

Job description

A Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, trouble shooting, diagnostic,

adjust, repair, or overhaul of mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment such as

cranes, wheel loaders, excavators and other heavy equipment.

Key Commitment

• Adhere to workshop polices, process, procedures as mentioned on operations polices &

procedures manual and direct manager instructions.

• Ensure that company requirements of equipment/ items are process in most cost effective

and economical and timely manner within the framework of defined company polices

Report any non-compliance operations.

Duties and Essential Job Functions

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper

performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.

Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.

Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler

heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.

Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic

equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic

equipment.

Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment

service records. Maintaining a service report, properly allocating time to each job, and

tracking parts changed and parts returned.

Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing

preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes,

wheel balancing, replacing filters.

Maintaining safe and clean shops by removing parts and tools from work areas and

adhering to safety protocols. This includes following established procedures for safe

disposal of motor oil, tires, and other vehicle fluids.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical

publications.

Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as

needed.

Maintain customer satisfaction by understanding customer needs and deadlines,

attempting to complete scheduled repairs and service as safely, timely and accurately as

possible.

Minimum Job Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Diagnostic & Troubleshooting skills - Determining causes of operating errors and

deciding what to do about it. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, some exposure to

using on-board diagnostic (OBD) technologies, and the ability to identify mechanical issues

to ensure that repairs are successful.

Equipment Maintenance knowledge - Performing routine maintenance on equipment

and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed and the ability to read

hydraulic schematics and record keeping.

Time Management skills - Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Team work – Mechanics generally work in teams with technicians and assistants, so team

collaboration are vital in this role.

Communication skills –Mechanic should also be strong communicators, especially when

working directly with customers, technicians and supervisors to discuss automotive issues

and propose solutions.

Competencies:

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Efficient

Organized

Learning capability

Communication

Skills

ITI (Industrial Training Centre)/Diploma.

Formal Training for Heavy Equipment repair.

5 years relevant experience

KPIs

Technical expertise in handling a variety of jobs of differing technical requirements and

executing them well.

Timely completion of assigned work.

Conformance to workshop policies, regularity or attendance and punctuality.

Maintenance of level of work safety measures.