MEC Technician

SunSource; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource is seeking a MEC Technician for our Mobile Hydraulic unit in Minnesota. You will assemble hydraulic components, test units, and ensure quality. The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs and standing most of the day, with focus on safety and efficiency.

Experience in fluid power assembly, inspection, and testing is essential. Education in fluid power or mechatronics is preferred, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement within SunSource facilities.

Qualifications

• 2-year fluid power associate degree or equivalent required; Mechatronics preferred.
• 1–5 years in fluid power assembly or shop experience; testing/troubleshooting preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand 95–100% of the workday.

Responsibilities

• Assemble hydraulic systems according to MEC specs; follow best practices for hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and manifold units.
• Test all assembled systems for quality, quantity and time.
• Inspect parts and components; verify against BOM and work orders.

Skills

Fluid power

Mechanical assembly

Inspection & testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Fluid power associate degree

Mechatronics or related discipline preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

Our MEC technician has a key role in our Mobile Hydraulic Business Unit. You will be responsible for the assembly and testing of hydraulic systems including valves, pumps, motors, manifolds, and other products sold by SunSource.

Essential Functions

• Verify parts to BOM and work order to prepare for assembly
• Inspect parts and various components
• Assemble units according to MEC specifications. Follow Best practices for assembling hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, manifold, proportional, cartridges, pumps, and engine cooling units
• Adjust components and equipment in Test room. Set cartridges in the test room per blueprint instructions
• Tests all assembled systems for standard expectations of quality, quantity, and time
• Painting of completed units in the paint booth
• Clean, organize, and maintain the Shop and Shop equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development
• Assist MEC Technicians with assembly, testing, process training and mentoring
• Maintain safe and orderly work area
• Any other duties as assigned within SunSource

Education And Experience

• Education—2-year fluid power associate degree, Mechatronics or other mechanical disciplines strongly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of fluid power, preferred
• Experience--1 to 5 years in fluid power assembly or shop experience. Testing and troubleshooting experience preferred. Ability to work with engineering and other MEC Technicians to meet expectations of the customer of quantity and timing. Detail oriented, to provide the highest level of quality to the customer
• Physical Requirements—Must be able to lift to 75lbs. Position stands 95 to 100% of the workday

Performance Metrics

• Meet or exceed Mecoh standards on assembling units and final hydraulic testing
• Contributes to the MEC team metrics of 110 labor hours closed out per day
• Technician has shown ability to build products in each work cell proficiently
• Quality, meets customers and shop performance with 0 warranty claims
• Housekeeping, keeping the work area clean and organized
• Safety, observes all safety guidelines, wears PPE daily
• Technician keeps up to date with IFPS certifications
• Technician has completed SunSource Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic certification
• Course, if not currently certified from an accredited college or university

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
• Technical Expertise: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve one’s “customers” effectively. (Customers can be co-workers, pears or management as well as external consumers or a service.)
• Job-Focused Learning: Demonstrates eagerness to acquire necessary technical knowledge, skill and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve a customer’s needs effectively. Has desire and drive to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to perform job more effectively
• Teamwork: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals (or a team) toward goal achievement: modifying behaviors to accommodate the tasks, situations, and people involved
• Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking: Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary
• Follow-Up: Establishing procedures to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects; taking into consideration the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and characteristics of the assignment or project
• Initiative: Asserting one’s influence over events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
• Planning and Organizing (Work Management): Establishing a course of action to accomplish a specific goal; planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources
• Drive for Results (Work Standards): Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence, shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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