Technician

SunSource; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSource in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a hydraulic/power unit service technician to diagnose, repair and assemble pumps, motors and power units. You will interpret schematics, use diagnostic equipment and provide clear service reports on findings and actions.

The role requires 1–3 years in fluid power service, a 2-year fluid power degree (or equivalent) and basic mechanical understanding; lifting up to 75 lbs and a full-time on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Education—2-year fluid power associate degree and certification preferred; high school diploma/G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience--1 to 3 years in fluid power service and repair required; 3 to 5 years preferred.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 lbs and standing most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydraulic or pneumatic systems not working properly using schematics and diagnostic equipment.
• Inspect parts, determine re-workability, and write a complete service report.
• Diagnose problems and provide repair recommendations.
• Pull parts and prepare for repair; assemble units per manufacturer specs.
• Test repaired units and adjust components as needed.
• Maintain shop and equipment; participate in continuous improvement and training.
• Assist level I technicians with repairs and training.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Expertise

Job-Focused Learning

Teamwork

Problem Solving/Analytical Thinking

Follow-Up

Initiative

Planning and Organizing

Drive for Results

Education

Fluid power associate degree

Certification preferred

High school diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Shop equipment

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

Service and repair various pumps, motors, and power units including testing, trouble-shooting, repair and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hydraulic or pneumatic systems that are not working properly using schematics and diagnostic equipment
• Inspect parts and various components. Determine if parts are re-workable. Write up the unit in a complete service report
• Diagnose problems and give recommendations for repairs
• Pull necessary parts and prepare for repair
• Assemble units according to manufacturer specifications
• Test repaired unit
• Adjust components and equipment
• Clean, organize, and maintain the Shop and Shop equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement through training and associate development. Assist level I Technicians with repairs and training

General Education And Experience

• Education—2-year fluid power associates degree and certification preferred; high school diploma/G.E.D. minimum. Basic mechanical understanding required
• Experience--1 to 3 years in fluid power service and repair experience required. 3 to 5 years experience preferred
• Physical Requirements—Must be able to lift up to 75lbs. Position stands 95 to 100% of the workday

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

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