Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician

Harris American Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Harris American Company in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician to install, maintain, and repair hydraulic and electrical components of our equipment.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot, and calibrate systems, operate drill presses and grinders, and document time and job data. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable, and able to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and work specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Able to operate and handle hand tools and shop equipment safely.
• Able to lift 75 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems.
• Crimp hydraulic hoses and fittings per schematics.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to troubleshoot.
• Test and calibrate hydraulic systems to meet specs.
• Assemble hoses, fittings, and lines per procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Drill press

Grinders

Engine lathe

Welding

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working and skilled

Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician

to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of hydraulic and electrical components of our equipment.

To be successful as a Hydro Tech (First Class), you should be detail-oriented, focused, and adept at interpreting blueprints. Ultimately, an exceptional Hydro Tech should be able to safely use hand and power tools as well as demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Hydro Tech Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems
• Crimping of hydraulic hoses and plumbing fittings according to hydraulic schematics
• Read hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and diagrams while troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
• Test, and calibrate hydraulic systems to meet pressure, flow, and performance specifications
• Ensure proper assembly of hoses, fittings, and lines in accordance with established procedures and quality standards
• Terminate high/low voltage wiring into various panels according to wiring schematics
• Use computers and other technologies to investigate and repair hydraulic equipment
• Reassemble machines and equipment
• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output, and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
• Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing
• Accurately record time and job data in various computer systems

Requirements

Hydro Tech Requirements:

• The ability to interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and work specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• The ability to maneuver tools including but not limited to grinders, drill presses, brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, furnaces, and hand torches
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods
• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to climb ladders/truck beds/steps
• Able to Crawl, crouch, kneel and stoop
• Able to withstand outdoor temps for extended periods
• Able to lift 75 lbs
• Able to manipulate controls, nozzles, and other required tools
• Able to reach at/above/below shoulder level
• Possess far and near visual acuity for accuracy as well as peripheral vision for safety
• Able to hear loud noises such as alarms for safety
• You may be required to instruct and teach fellow employees and work closely with our Engineering team to accomplish complex machinery builds

Preferred (but not required):

• High school diploma or GED
• Welding Certificate Completion
• Understanding of construction tasks and industrial processes

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• $43,000 - $52,000 Annually, based on experience