Hydraulic Assembler - 2nd Shift
Plasser American Corp
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Job summary
Plasser American Corp in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Night Shift Hydraulic Assembler/Mechanic to support high‑quality railway equipment assembly. The role focuses on fabricating, installing hydraulic hose assemblies, and following blueprints to ensure accurate hose connections in a team environment.
The candidate should have a high school diploma or higher, with 2–5 years hydraulic experience and the ability to read schematics for layout and installation. A strong safety mindset is essential.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; two-year technical training or college preferred.
- Experience reading hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
- 2–5 years of hydraulic system experience.
- Able to read diagrams and perform precise measurements.
Responsibilities
- Measure, cut, fabricate and install hydraulic hose.
- Install hose clamps and hardware using hand and power tools.
- Connect hoses to components.
- Assist in layout and installation of hardware per specs.
- Follow diagrams or blueprints ensuring proper hose connections.
- Ensure hose protection/clearance where required.
- Assist in fixing leaks and repairing faulty components.
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Full Time Accrues Vacation Chesapeake, VA, US
7 days ago Requisition ID: 1308
Salary Range: $22.00 To $32.00 Annually
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.
That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.
Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path.
General Scope: Assists in the planning, the layout, and installation of hydraulic hose and components, based on job specifications and local codes.
This is a Night Shift Role (Estimated 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Position Summary:
- Measure, cut, fabricate and install hydraulic hose.
- Install hose clamps and hardware using hand and power tools.
- Connect hoses to components.
- Assist in the layout and installation of hardware, based on job specifications.
- Follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that hose connections are proper.
- Ensures all hoses have chaff protection where required.
- Assist in fixing leaks and repairing faulty components.
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Education:
High School diploma (or equivalent), two-year College degree (or technical school certificate); or a minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Ability to read Hydraulic schematics
- 2 to 5 year hydraulic experience
- Experience with Hydraulic
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to follow, basic hydraulic schematic drawings, and engineering blueprints.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Capable of working in a team environment
- $3000 sign on bonus
- Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
- You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
- Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
- Company Events
- Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00 - insurance starts on Day 1 of Employment!
About Plasser American:
As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.
That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.
Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path.
General Scope: Assists in the planning, the layout, and installation of hydraulic hose and components, based on job specifications and local codes.
This is a Night Shift Role (Estimated 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Position Summary:
- Measure, cut, fabricate and install hydraulic hose.
- Install hose clamps and hardware using hand and power tools.
- Connect hoses to components.
- Assist in the layout and installation of hardware, based on job specifications.
- Follow diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that hose connections are proper.
- Ensures all hoses have chaff protection where required.
- Assist in fixing leaks and repairing faulty components.
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Education:
High School diploma (or equivalent), two-year College degree (or technical school certificate); or a minimum of two years of related experience and/or training.
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
- Basic Hydraulic Fluid Power.
- Ability to read Hydraulic schematics
HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLER / MECHANIC Skills:Incumbent must demonstrate
- 2 to 5 year hydraulic experience
- Experience with Hydraulic
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to follow, basic hydraulic schematic drawings, and engineering blueprints.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Capable of working in a team environment
Benefits:
- $3000 sign on bonus
- Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
- 10 Paid Holidays per year
- 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
- You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
- Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
- Company Events
- Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00 - insurance starts on Day 1 of Employment!
About Plasser American:
As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.
Night Shift Role (Estimated 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)
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