HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

HEM Paving Equipment; Grundy Center (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K)

PTO

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing in Grundy Center, IA is seeking a Hydraulic Assembly Technician to join a hands-on manufacturing team that builds large-scale concrete paving equipment used worldwide. Training is provided in equipment, hydraulic systems, assembly processes, and quality standards.

You will be part of a small team of 6–8 technicians focused on precise assembly. The role emphasizes basic mechanical skills, a strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and the ability to read instructions

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and readiness to learn new skills.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings or instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install and route hydraulic hoses, tubing, valves, pumps, cylinders, and related components.
• Perform general mechanical assembly of heavy construction equipment.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, and hydraulic schematics.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Connect and secure hydraulic and mechanical components according to specifications.
• Inspect assemblies for proper installation, routing, fit, and workmanship.
• Assist with hydraulic system testing and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with other assembly technicians to complete equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify problems or potential issues and communicate them to team members and supervisors.
• Follow company safety, quality, and production procedures.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Read drawings/instructions

Hand & power tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN – GRUNDY CENTER, IA

Position Overview

We are looking for a Hydraulic Assembly Technician to join our growing manufacturing team. In this hands-on position, you will help assemble the hydraulic and mechanical systems used on large-scale concrete paving equipment built for highways and airports around the world.

The ideal candidate does not need extensive hydraulic experience. Basic mechanical knowledge, a willingness to learn, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are more important. We are willing to train the right person in our equipment, hydraulic systems, assembly processes, and quality standards.

You will work as part of a team of approximately 6 – 8 assembly technicians, building sophisticated heavy machinery from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and route hydraulic hoses, tubing, valves, pumps, cylinders, and related components.
• Perform general mechanical assembly of heavy construction equipment.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, and hydraulic schematics.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring equipment safely and effectively.
• Connect and secure hydraulic and mechanical components according to specifications.
• Inspect assemblies for proper installation, routing, fit, and workmanship.
• Assist with hydraulic system testing and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with other assembly technicians to complete equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Identify problems or potential issues and communicate them to team members and supervisors.
• Follow company safety, quality, and production procedures.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Basic mechanical aptitude or hands-on mechanical experience.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings or instructions.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing position involving heavy equipment and mechanical components. The employee must be able to:

• Stand and work for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, climb, kneel and work in various positions around large machinery.
• Lift and handle tools, hoses, fittings and mechanical components.
• Work Safely around large industrial equipment.
• Perform work requiring good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

WHY JOIN US?

At Heavy Equipment Manufacturing, we are a 45-person Iowa manufacturing company that designs and builds specialized concrete paving equipment used in the construction of highways and airports around the world.

We offer competitive wages based on experience, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(K), PTO and Term Life Insurance.