Industrial Hydraulic Traveling Technician

DNC Hydraulics LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DNC Hydraulics LLC is seeking a field service hydraulic technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, seal, and repair hydraulic systems on-site at steel mills and industrial facilities. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to identify leaks, and precise documentation of findings.

Travel regionally is required, with professional conduct in customer sites and during travel. You will work independently to evaluate applications, select appropriate seal materials, perform resealing, and

Qualifications

• Experience servicing hydraulic components and power units.
• Ability to identify leaks and select appropriate sealing materials.
• Strong mechanical problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally and document findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and assess hydraulic systems on-site at steel mills and heavy industrial facilities.
• Perform advanced diagnostics on hydraulic systems including presses, shears, and power units.
• Identify and document leak points within the customer’s area of concern.
• Evaluate operating conditions and select seal materials suitable for the environment.
• Measure temperatures and seal grooves to ensure proper sealing and reliability.
• Reseal components as needed using DNC seal and O-ring materials.
• Support preventive and emergency service needs and coordinate returns to DNC facility for repair.
• Complete accurate work orders and service reports, maintaining tools and vehicle in safe condition.
• Represent DNC professionally while in the field and traveling.

Skills

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Leak prevention and sealing

Mechanical aptitude

Field service readiness

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and assess hydraulic systems and components on-site at steel mills and other heavy industrial facilities.
• Perform advanced diagnostics on hydraulic systems used in mill presses, shears, injection molding systems, power units, valves, pumps, manifolds, and related equipment.
• Identify and document hydraulic leak points within the customer’s specified area of concern.
• Evaluate application conditions and select appropriate seal and O-ring materials for the operating environment.
• Measure or verify operating temperature, seal-groove specifications, and seal squeeze to support proper sealing and long-term reliability.
• Determine which components require attention and perform appropriate resealing work using suitable DNC seal and O-ring materials.
• Support preventive, oil-reduction, leak-prevention, and emergency service needs for industrial customers.
• Coordinate with DNC personnel to determine when components should be returned to DNC’s facility for repair or rebuild.
• Complete accurate work orders, service reports, findings, and other required documentation.
• Maintain company tools and service truck in clean, organized, safe, and professional condition.
• Represent DNC professionally while working independently at customer facilities and while traveling.

Requirements

• Experience in hydraulic component service, repair, or power-unit troubleshooting, including hydraulic and fluid power systems, (Preferred).
• Hydraulic leak prevention specialist capabilities, including leak identification, seal selection, and precision resealing, (Preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic ability, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate hydraulic applications and understand the importance of temperature, seal-groove dimensions, and seal squeeze.
• Ability to work independently, document findings accurately, and represent DNC professionally in the field.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel regionally, including overnight stays.
• Commitment to safe work practices and professional customer service.