Fluid Power Trainee: Build Technical Consulting Skills

Applied Industrial Technologies; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world’s largest fluid power distributor, seeks a Hydraulic/Pneumatic Specialist Trainee to learn hydraulic and pneumatic solutions and basic customer management in preparation for a Fluid Power Specialist role. Training is hands-on and shadow-based, with customers across assigned territory.

You will become a trusted technical advisor, support account managers, and help grow the business while developing problem-solving and documentation skills in a

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or experience working with technical products.
• General mechanical aptitude (mechanical experience a plus).
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels.
• Demonstrated self-starter skills with a sense of urgency and remote work ability.
• Organizational skills and time management.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatic components and troubleshooting through training and supervised hands-on problem solving.
• Develop customer presence as a technical consultant / trusted advisor through observed visits to customers.
• Assist development of the Fluid Power knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories and activities.
• Assist refinement of the developmental program to increase effectiveness.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world’s largest fluid power distributor, seeks a Hydraulic/Pneumatic Specialist Trainee to learn hydraulic and pneumatic solutions and basic customer management in preparation for a Fluid Power Specialist role. Training is hands-on and shadow-based, with customers across assigned territory.

You will become a trusted technical advisor, support account managers, and help grow the business while developing problem-solving and documentation skills in a