Hydraulic Test Technician - Fortner Engineering - Burbank, CA

Wencor Group LLC; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wencor Group LLC in Burbank, CA, seeks a Test Technician to test and evaluate incoming spool and sleeve assemblies, determine repair scope, and conduct final testing.

This role requires precise measurement of flows, leakage and force, lap fitting and clearance, honing to specification, and careful handling of O-rings and seals.

A high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience is required; strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity and precision in measuring components.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate incoming assemblies to determine repair needs and final testing.
• Measure flows, leakage and force and record results.
• Lap fit and adjust clearance; hone to specifications; measure with micrometers and calipers.
• Follow instructions and assemble parts; work with O-rings and seals.
• Communicate effectively with team and supervisors; maintain attention to detail.
• Take initiative to improve processes.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Skills

Measurement

Micrometers

Calipers

O-rings

Lapping

Grinding

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

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.