Hydraulic Cylinder Technician

Overview

The Hydraulic Cylinder Technician assumes a high level of responsibility early. Successful Hydraulic Cylinder Technicians are fast learners, self-motivated and independent workers. Technicians receive intensive training in troubleshooting, technical procedures, and safety. Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, exposure to world-class CAT training and development, a friendly and supportive work environment, continuous exposure to learning and new technologies, opportunities for advancement, and a commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.

• Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all types of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders.
• Determine proper repair procedures for all assigned work orders.
• Disassemble, inspect, determine parts requirements, install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts to factory specifications.
• Perform operational tests on hydraulic cylinders for proper operation.
• Ensure total customer service and professional handling of customer interactions.
• Operate lifting devices and complete proper paperwork as assigned (part requisitions, timecards, part returns, accurate and complete service reports).
• Prepare and maintain reports and forms as required.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair a variety of shop equipment including cylinder benches, cylinder honing machines, and cylinder testing benches.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Use diagnostic equipment (e.g., Cat ET, CAT-SIS) and familiarize with electronic cables, connections and sensors.
• Identify and determine parts requirements and repair needs for all assigned work orders.
• Disassemble and reassemble components as part of repair processes.
• Discharges and completes all job responsibilities safely and professionally.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma required.
• 3+ years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing hydraulic cylinders and related attachments preferred.
• Shift work, weekends and/or 24-hour call may be required.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Organizational and time management skills; ability to set priorities and handle the stress of a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
• Team player with enthusiasm, reliability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication.
• Professional personal demeanor as a representative of Blanchard when interacting with customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; high level of accuracy.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• The physical environment is primarily inside (non-climate controlled).
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Must stand, stoop, squat, push, pull, twist, turn, and lift.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities; use of computers and technology to complete job duties.