Hydraulic & Pneumatic Specialist Trainee

FCX Performance; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Hydraulic/Pneumatic Specialist Trainee to grow knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, troubleshoot systems, and build foundational customer management skills while shadowing current specialists.

You will become a technical expert and trusted advisor to customers as you work with Account Managers across service centers, supporting growth across your assigned territory and helping solve real-world problems.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or experience with technical products.
• General mechanical aptitude (mechanical experience a plus).
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels.
• Demonstrated self-starter skills with a sense of urgency, a bias for action and ability to execute remotely.
• Organizational skills and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Development of hydraulic & pneumatic component, system and troubleshooting knowledge through training and supervised hands-on problem solving.
• Development of customer presence as a technical consultant / trusted advisor through supervised observational visits to customers.
• Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor activities.
• Assist further refinement of the developmental program to increase effectiveness for those to follow.

Skills

Technical degree

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent worker

Remote work readiness

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Hydraulic/Pneumatic Specialist Trainee to grow knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic solutions, troubleshoot systems, and build foundational customer management skills while shadowing current specialists.

You will become a technical expert and trusted advisor to customers as you work with Account Managers across service centers, supporting growth across your assigned territory and helping solve real-world problems.