Hydraulic Technician

Louisiana Cat; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Tool Loan Program

Safety footwear allowances

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC in DeRidder, LA seeks a safety-minded Hydraulic Technician to build and repair hydraulic hose assemblies and to diagnose, disassemble, repair, rebuild and test hydraulic components, including pumps, motors, cylinders and valves, with field service at customer sites.

You will operate a service truck, follow OEM specifications, perform teardown reports, bench tests, calibrations, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while adhering to PPE and high‑pressure safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• State issued driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with basic hand tools.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify correct hydraulic hose replacements per manufacturer specs and use hose assembly machinery to build hoses to factory specs.
• Operate a service truck and equipment safely in field and shop environments.
• Remove and install hydraulic components according to OE standards and service manuals.
• Diagnose and teardown hydraulic components, inspect parts, and determine root causes.
• Bench test components to measure flow, pressure, and efficiency before and after repairs.
• Rebuild, reseal, and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and cylinders.
• Calibrate pressure relief valves, flow controls, and electronic/proportional controls to OEM specs.
• Complete teardown reports and log test data for customer records and invoicing.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow PPE and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Dial indicators

Measuring tools

Job description

Description

POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA MACHINERY COMPANY’S NAPA AUTO PARTS

Louisiana Machinery Company has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. In 2008, Louisiana Machinery Company joined the NAPA Auto Parts family and currently operates four (4) NAPA Auto Parts stores. However, we are much more than your dad’s auto parts store. In addition to automotive, we carry specialized tooling, hardware, filtration and aftermarket parts for heavy duty truck, heavy equipment, marine, and industrial applications. We have full hydraulic hose capabilities for any size application and offer complete repair service for all makes and models of heavy equipment including preventative maintenance programs, hydraulic cylinder and starter/alternator rebuild. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a safety minded, skilled and detail-oriented Hydraulic Technician to join our team in DeRidder, Louisiana.

YOU

In this role, you will be responsible for building and repairing of hydraulic hose assemblies as well as diagnosing, disassembling, repairing, rebuilding and testing a wide variety of hydraulic components, including pumps, motors, cylinders and valves. Field operations include the removal and replacement of hydraulic equipment at our customers’ job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Identification of correct replacement of hydraulic hose and fittings per manufacturer application. Utilization of hydraulic hose assembly machinery to build hoses to factory specification utilizing computer programs and application catalog data.
• Ability to operate a service truck and equipped machinery in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for removal and installation of heavy equipment hydraulic components according to OE standards and technical service manual
• Diagnostics & Teardown:Disassemble faulty hydraulic components, inspect internal parts for wear or failure, and accurately determine the root cause of the issue.
• Bench Testing:Operate hydraulic test stands and diagnostic equipment to measure flow, pressure and efficiency both before and after repairs.
• Component Rebuilding:Rebuild, reseal, and repair hydraulic pumps (vane, gear, piston), motors, control valves, and cylinders using precision tools.
• Calibration:Set and adjust pressure relief valves, flow controls, and electronic/proportional controls to OEM specifications.
• Quality Assurance:Ensure all completed components are free of leaks, perform reliably under maximum load, and meet quality standards.
• Documentation:Complete detailed teardown reports, list required reports, and log final test bench performance data for customer records and invoicing.
• Safety & Maintenance:Maintain a clean, contamination-free workspace and strictly adhere to safety protocols, including proper PPE, lock-out/tag-out and high-pressure safety procedures.

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or (GED) equivalent
• State issued driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong mechanical Aptitude
• Basic understanding of ownership of basic hand tools
• Proficient in using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators and other measuring and diagnostic tools and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, professional demeanor and always "safety-first" mentality every hour of every day
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

JOB FACTS

• Work Schedule:Monday through Friday; some Saturday shifts required. 40+ hours a week.
• Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
• Work Environment:Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loudness when equipment is running.

LOUISIANA MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations.
• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations.
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information
• Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.