Senior Servo Lab Technician

Sunsrce; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, is seeking a Servo Technician to rebuild, test and troubleshoot servo and proportional valves for diverse industries.

You will use precision measuring tools, operate hydraulic test stands, and perform field service when needed. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced shop environment, with 40-50 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience rebuilding and testing servo valves is required.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic valves and systems is essential.
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus.
• Physically able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repair and rebuild servo valves.
• Test rebuilt valves on hydraulic test stands.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and multimeters to measure components.
• Set up and operate forklift and lifts safely.
• Size O-ring seals and assemble proportional valves.
• Troubleshoot servo and proportional valves to diagnose issues.
• Perform field service tasks as required.
• Provide training to Servo Lab Tech 1 and 2.
• Safely read blueprints and interpret schematics.

Skills

Hand tools

Micrometer

Calipers

Multimeter

Hydraulic valves

Forklift operation

Valve teardown

Valve sizing

Valve testing

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Training others

Tools

Hydraulic test stands

Electrical test equipment

Fork trucks

Job description

Paragon Technologies, a SunSource company, specializes in providing world-class service, repair and re-manufacturing in the areas of electronics, hydraulics, robotics, servos and mechanical components for various industries.

The servo technician is responsible for rebuilding and testing various servo and proportional valves.

Key Responsibilities

• Able to use a variety of hand tools required for repair
• Able to use micrometer, veunier calipers, and multi-meter
• Possess a basic understanding of hydraulic valves
• Able to properly punch mark and teardown valves
• Demonstrates the ability to safely operate fork trucks and lifts
• Able to “run in” servo valves on hydraulic test stands
• Able to build standard servo valves
• Able to size O-ring seals
• Able to build proportional valves
• Able to “run out” servo valves
• Able to size all seals
• Able to troubleshoot servo and proportional valves
• Has the ability to complete field service work
• Has the ability to troubleshoot a customer’s hydraulic problem over the phone
• Able to provide training in all areas to Servo Lab Tech 1 and Servo Lab Tech 2
• Ability to set up and test servo valves
• Ability to use a variety of measuring tools such as micrometers, ID micrometers, and calipers
• Able to use electrical test equipment
• Possesses mechanical ability

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, sit, bend and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced shop environment
• Ability to read blueprints is a plus
• Use personal protective equipment when necessary (i.e. Viton gloves and safety glasses)
• 40-50 hours per week, overtime may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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