Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Harris American in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician to install, maintain and repair hydraulic/electrical components. You will interpret blueprints, read schematics, and troubleshoot to meet performance specs while safely using hand and power tools.

The role requires strong analytical/problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to work with engineering to build complex machinery. Competitive pay and benefits apply in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Interpret hydraulic schematics and blueprints to install and repair systems.
• Able to read diagrams and troubleshoot hydraulic/electrical issues.
• Maintain accuracy and safety while using hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems.
• Crimping of hydraulic hoses and fittings per schematics.
• Read hydraulics schematics, blueprints, and diagrams for troubleshooting.
• Test, calibrate hydraulic systems to meet specs.
• Assemble hoses, fittings, and lines per procedures.
• Terminate high/low voltage wiring per schematics.
• Use computers to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Reassemble machines and equipment.
• Read dials/meters to assess electrical output and temperature.
• Operate drill press, grinders, lathe to modify parts or fabricate tests.
• Accurately record time and job data in computer systems.

Skills

Hydraulic schematics interpretation

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Electrical wiring termination

Crimping hoses

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Machining manipulation (drill press, l

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding Certificate Completion

Tools

Drill press

Grinders

Engine lathe

Computers

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

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

• 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