Hydraulic Specialist II - Pump and Motor Shop

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Poole Equipment Company in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild hydraulic cylinder parts and restore equipment to proper operation. The role requires hands-on proficiency across multiple mechanical systems and the ability to work with heavy machinery.

Responsibilities include planning daily tasks, using lifting equipment, performing tests, documenting repair activities, and ensuring safety procedures are followed in a fast-paced field

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of experience with at least two years on Cat equipment or similar equipment.
• Proficient in at least four mechanical systems (e.g., transmissions, engines, hydraulics) for various model lines.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, prepare tools, PPE, and duties as assigned.
• Use pallet jacks, lift trucks, overhead cranes to move parts for repair.
• Install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment.
• Pressure wash and repaint parts/equipment.
• Use computers to reference parts, retrieve information, and enter data into records.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts with tools; lift and transport parts using hoists/forklifts.
• Use powered equipment for grinding, honing, boring, drilling, and polishing; refurbish parts and reassemble.
• Move items to locations for disassembly and reassembly and test units.

Skills

Six years field exp

Cat equipment exp

Hydraulic systems proficiency

Mechanical systems proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

The primary function of this position is to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, hydraulic cylinder parts & to restore equipment to proper operation at an advanced level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Review the work schedule, check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use pallet jacks, lift trucks, overhead cranes, & other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Installs, replaces, re-builds, repairs, & tests parts/equipment.
• Pressure washes & repaints parts/equipment.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts & enter data into record systems.
• Use tools to disassemble/re assemble parts or equipment; lifts/carries parts; cleans parts with rags, cleaners, power washer; uses test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and controls powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts & other aides to move items out of trucks to locations for disassembly, repair, & reassembly.
• Use powered equipment to do necessary grinding, honing, boring, drilling, & polishing, &, make replacement parts or refurbish parts before re-assembly, reassembles & tests units, & paints finished units.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience:

Six years of experience with at least two years of experience on Cat equipment or other similar equipment; Must be proficient in at least four mechanical systems (i.e. transmissions, engines, hydraulics, etc.) for numerous model lines.

Physical:

Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend and climb beside, onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs. Must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 50 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoist for heavier parts. Can work independently with minimal supervision.

Other:

Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders. Must have cognitive reasoning and problem solving skills to apply knowledge, written information and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems. Should have exposure to P.C. base equipment and parts information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties