Technician - Fluid Power

FCX Performance; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a skilled technician to tear down and evaluate components sent for repair, read schematics and blueprints, and operate hydraulic test equipment.

You will use hand and power tools, run test stands, troubleshoot circuits, and prepare quotes in Excel/Word while coordinating with vendors. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Location: Maryland Heights, MO; full-time with set hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Hands-on teardown and evaluation of repair components.
• Ability to read schematics/diagrams/blueprints.
• Experience with hydraulic test equipment and testing.

Responsibilities

• Tear down and evaluation of components sent in for repair.
• Using hand/power tools and machining equipment (i.e., drill press, lapping machine, lathe).
• Reading schematics/diagrams/blueprints.
• Hydraulic test equipment operation, including flow meters, data acquisition, multimeter, calibrators.
• Testing hydraulic systems and troubleshooting circuits.
• Test stand operation and vendor communication for parts and service.
• Component assembly and hydraulic component failure analysis.
• Working with Microsoft Office programs and quoting repairs in Excel and Word.
• Emailing documents in Outlook and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Machining equipment

Reading schematics

Hydraulic testing

Troubleshooting circuits

Test stand operation

Vendor communication

Component assembly

MS Office

Tools

Drill press

Lapping machine

Lathe

Job description

We invite you to apply to join a leader in the fluid power industry as a technician and enjoy company stability, set hours, competitive pay and great benefits.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Tear down and evaluation of components sent in for repair
• Using hand/power tools and machining equipment (i.e., drill press, lapping machine, lathe, etc.)
• Reading schematics/diagrams/blueprints
• Hydraulic test equipment operation, including flow meters, data acquisition, multimeter, calibrators
• Testing hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting circuits
• Test stand operation
• Vendor communication for parts and service
• Component assembly
• Hydraulic component failure analysis
• Working with Microsoft Office programs
• Quoting repairs in Excel and Word
• Emailing documents in Outlook
• Other duties as assigned

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.