Hydraulic Assembly Technician

Human Resources; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Resources is seeking a hands-on Hydraulic Assembly Technician to build hydraulic power units and related equipment. You will assemble, wire, plumb, and test units, following engineering drawings and work instructions.

A practical, mechanically minded technician who enjoys building equipment will thrive in this role. Responsibilities include installing components, performing plumbing and tube bending, wiring electrical parts, and doing basic fabrication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Fluid power certification highly desired.
• Minimum 2 years experience in assembling or troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Experience with electrical wiring and industrial controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic power units per drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Install pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, reservoirs, hoses, and tubing.
• Perform hydraulic plumbing and tube bending for leaks and routing.
• Wire motors, control boxes, electrical panels, sensors.
• Do basic metal fabrication including MIG welding and cutting.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical issues during assembly and testing.
• Identify problems and communicate with engineering or management.
• Test units for operation and leaks; perform quality checks.
• Assist with painting/finishing as needed.
• Document assembly steps and ensure specifications are met.
• Operate belt slitting machine and attach fastening devices to belt ends.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

MIG welding

Electrical wiring

Reading schematics

Mechanical assembly

Quality consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree preferred

Fluid power certification desired

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Hydraulic Assembly Technician to assemble, wire, plumb, and test hydraulic power units and related equipment. If you are a practical, mechanically inclined technician who enjoys building equipment and figuring out how things work, this job is for you.

What will you be doing?

• Assemble hydraulic power units using mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components according to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Install hydraulic components, including pumps, motors, valves, manifolds, reservoirs, filters, hoses, fittings, and tubing.
• Perform hydraulic plumbing and tube bending to ensure proper routing, fitment, and leak-free connections.
• Wire electric motors, control boxes, electrical panels, sensors, and other electrical components.
• Perform basic metal fabrication as needed, including wire-feed welding (MIG), plasma cutting, drilling, grinding, and fitting components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues during assembly and testing.
• Identify assembly problems, recommend corrective actions, and communicate technical issues to engineering or management as needed.
• Test completed hydraulic power units for proper operation, performance, and leaks.
• Assist with painting and finishing completed units as needed.
• Complete assembly documentation and quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Operate a belt slitting machine and assemble required fastening devices onto belt ends
• Participate in processes and programs aimed at continuous improvement and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• High school diploma or GED required. 2-year technical degree preferred. Fluid power certification highly desired.
• Minimum 2 years experience in at least one or more of the following areas:
• Assembling, maintaining, or troubleshooting hydraulic systems or hydraulic power units. Familiarity with hydraulic components, plumbing, hoses, fittings, and tube bending.
• Electrical wiring, electric motors, control boxes, or industrial control panels.
• MIG (wire-feed) welding, plasma cutting, grinding, drilling, or other fabrication processes.
• Manufacturing, industrial equipment assembly, machine building, or a similar environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, or schematics, or demonstrate the ability to learn.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues including diagnosing hydraulic, mechanical, and/or electrical problems.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills and work across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical disciplines.
• Must be able to lift 50#