Hydraulic Technician

Pro Services Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pro Services Inc in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Hydraulic Technician to repair cylinders, valves and pumps. This direct-hire role offers growth opportunities, ownership of end-to-end repairs, and a collaborative team environment.

You will diagnose, rebuild and test components, read schematics and work from teardown through final test, with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of hydraulic repair experience
• Experience across a variety of cylinder styles and sizes
• Full repair process: diagnosis, rebuild and testing
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Accumulator knowledge
• Precision measuring tools experience
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow work instructions and specifications
• Safe operation of shop and testing equipment
• Ability to work independently and in small team

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose hydraulic cylinders and components for wear, damage, leaks and corrosion and identify root causes
• Disassemble, clean and measure rods, barrels, pistons and internal parts to determine reuse or replacement
• Rebuild and reseal cylinders to spec, installing seals, wear rings, pistons and related components
• Work on valves and some pumps in addition to cylinders
• Pressure test completed assemblies and verify they meet requirements
• Read hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Recommend upgrades to prevent repeat failures
• Hit quoted repair times without sacrificing quality
• Document inspection findings, repairs, parts used and test results and communicate concerns to supervisor
• Occasionally work on pneumatic cylinders
• Follow safety procedures including depressurizing systems and releasing stored energy
• Help with inventory and identifying replacement parts

Skills

Hydraulic repair

Diagnostics

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Shop testing equipment

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY·GRAND RAPIDS, MI

HYDRAULIC TECHNICIAN

CYLINDERS, VALVES AND PUMPS

PAY: $24 – $32 per hour (based on experience)

EXPERIENCE: 4–7 years Hydraulic repair

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

TYPE: Direct hire 1 opening

THE OPPORTUNITY

Pro Services is proud to partner with a Grand Rapids–based industrial equipment company to fill a direct hire role, and we can say firsthand: this is a company that takes care of its people and stands behind its values, with real room to build a career, take ownership of your work from teardown to final test, and make a visible impact.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

This company specializes in waste recycling and dock equipment, with work done across the automotive, food, and commercial industries, and includes a dedicated division that rebuilds hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, and motors. They are a growing company that values high-quality work, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, and are looking for a Hydraulic Technician who shares those values and is ready to grow. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that truly cares about each other and the customers.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You bring variety. You’ve worked on a range of cylinder styles and sizes, and maybe heavy equipment too, rather than spending years on one type in one shop. You don’t need to have rebuilt every cylinder or pump out there, but you have strong general knowledge and can apply it to whatever comes through the door. There’s no one way to do this job, and you’re comfortable moving from one repair to the next.

You do the whole job, start to finish. You don’t stop at the teardown. You figure out why a part failed, rebuild it, test it, and get it ready to go back to the customer. When you can, you look for a better fix, like upgrading seals, so the same failure doesn’t happen again.

You’re focused and dependable. You stay on task through distractions, you work to hit quoted repair times, and you make decisions with confidence without needing someone looking over your shoulder. You pick things up quickly, retain what you learn, and run with it. You notice what needs to be done and set the example through your own work. You take ownership and keep a positive attitude.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspect and diagnose hydraulic cylinders and components for wear, damage, leaks, and corrosion, and identify the root cause of each failure.
• Disassemble, clean, and measure rods, barrels, pistons, and internal parts with precision measuring tools to determine what can be reused and what needs to be replaced.
• Rebuild and reseal cylinders to spec, installing seals, wear rings, pistons, glands, and related components, and buffing and polishing as needed.
• Work on valves and some pumps in addition to cylinders.
• Pressure test completed assemblies using approved procedures and verify they meet quality and operating requirements before they go back to the customer.
• Read hydraulic and electrical schematics, since some systems you work on include electrical components.
• Recommend and make upgrades, such as improved seals, to prevent repeat failures.
• Work efficiently to hit quoted repair times without sacrificing quality.
• Document inspection findings, repairs, parts used, and test results, and communicate additional work or concerns to your supervisor.
• Occasionally work on pneumatic cylinders.
• Follow all safety procedures, including depressurizing systems and releasing stored energy before work begins, and keep a clean, organized work area.
• Help with inventory and identifying replacement parts as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 4–7 years of hydraulic repair experience, working with limited direction.
• Experience across a variety of cylinder styles and sizes, not just one type.
• Hands-on experience with the full repair process: diagnosis, rebuild, and testing, not only teardowns.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Accumulator knowledge.
• Skill with precision measuring tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow work instructions, measurements, and technical specifications.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and testing equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

NICE TO HAVE

• Hands-on experience working with accumulators.
• Experience rebuilding cylinders for heavy equipment.
• Valve and pump repair experience.
• Pneumatic cylinder experience. It’s fine if you haven’t done this before.

THE TEAM

It’s a small team with a range of experience that supports each other, including a senior tech who serves as a coach and mentor. The team already has a strong welder, so you won’t need to be one. Leadership is supportive and understanding, and the company is building a culture of brotherhood where people feel accepted, where it’s understood that employees have lives outside of work, and where everyone is encouraged to be not just a good employee but a good human.

PAY, BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• $24 – $32 per hour, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.