Hydraulic Test Technician - Fortner Engineering

heico; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO is seeking a Test Technician in California to evaluate incoming assemblies, determine repairs, and perform final testing of lap assemblies. The role requires measuring flows, leakage, and force, and adjusting clearance through precision grinding and use of micrometers/calipers.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of relevant experience and a High School Diploma or GED, with familiarity with O-rings, seals, and quality practices. This position is onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with lap assemblies and seals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure flows, leakage, and force and record results.
• Lap fit and adjust clearance; hone to specifications; measure with micrometers and calipers.
• Follow instructions, assemble parts, and handle O-rings and seals.
• Exhibit good communication and attention to detail; troubleshoot as needed.
• Coordinate with managers, engineering, and supervisors; take initiative.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Measurement skills

Micrometer/Caliper use

Assembly experience

O-rings handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Grinding tools

Job description

Overview of the Position:

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.

Education / Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED and Post High School Education. 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to talk or listen.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to assemble and work on parts.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.