Hydraulic Test Technician - Fortner Engineering

HEICO; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO in California is seeking a Test Technician to test and evaluate incoming assemblies (Spool and Sleeve Assemblies). You will determine repair needs and conduct final testing of lap assemblies, including flow grinding and finishing laps.

The role requires precision in measuring flows, leakage, and force, and the ability to lap fit, adjust clearance, and hone to specifications using micrometers, calipers, and related tools. Strong communication and meticulousness are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to measure flows, leakage and force; plot/record results.
• LAP fit and adjust clearance; hone to specifications; measure clearances.
• Follow instructions; assemble parts; work with O-rings and seals.
• Good communications and high attention to detail; troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate incoming assemblies (Spool and Sleeve Assemblies).
• Determine extent of repairs and perform final testing of lap assemblies.
• Familiar with flow grinding parts and using grinding tools for laps.
• Interface with managers, engineering and supervisors; take initiative.

Skills

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Following instructions

Job description

Overview Of The Position

• Ability to measure flows, leakage and force and the ability to measure and plot or record results also required.
• Ability to lap fit and adjust clearance, hone to specifications, measure clearances using micrometers, micro caters, calipers and any other measuring device needed.
• The technician will need to have the ability to follow instructions, assemble some parts as well as possess good practices for working with O-rings and specialty seals.
• Qualified candidates will need to have good communications skills as well as a high degree of attention to detail. Good troubleshooting skills also desired.
• Properly interface with other managers, engineering and supervisors, as well as, all employees at all times.
• Take the initiative to make things better.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

The Test technician will be responsible for testing and evaluating incoming assemblies (Spool and Sleeve Assemblies), determining the extent of necessary repairs and ability to repair and complete final testing of lap assemblies. The technician will need to be familiar with flow grinding parts, using grinding tools for modifying laps and final testing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to measure flows, leakage and force and the ability to measure and plot or record results also required.
• Ability to lap fit and adjust clearance, hone to specifications, measure clearances using micrometers, micro caters, calipers and any other measuring device needed.
• The technician will need to have the ability to follow instructions, assemble some parts as well as possess good practices for working with O-rings and specialty seals.
• Qualified candidates will need to have good communications skills as well as a high degree of attention to detail. Good troubleshooting skills also desired.
• Properly interface with other managers, engineering and supervisors, as well as, all employees at all times.
• Take the initiative to make things better.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.