Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician at Harris American

We are looking for a hard-working and skilled Hydraulic & Electrical Assembly Technician

to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of hydraulic and electrical components of our equipment.

To be successful as a Hydro Tech (First Class), you should be detail-oriented, focused, and adept at interpreting blueprints. Ultimately, an exceptional Hydro Tech should be able to safely use hand and power tools as well as demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Hydro Tech Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems
• Crimping of hydraulic hoses and plumbing fittings according to hydraulic schematics
• Read hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and diagrams while troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
• Test, and calibrate hydraulic systems to meet pressure, flow, and performance specifications.
• Ensure proper assembly of hoses, fittings, and lines in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Terminate high/low voltage wiring into various panels according to wiring schematics
• Use computers and other technologies to investigate and repair hydraulic equipment
• Reassemble machines and equipment
• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output, and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance
• Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing
• Accurately record time and job data in various computer systems

Requirements

Hydro Tech Requirements

• The ability to interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and work specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• The ability to maneuver tools including but not limited to grinders, drill presses, brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, furnaces, and hand torches
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods.

• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to climb ladders/truck beds/steps
• Able to Crawl, crouch, kneel and stoop
• Able to withstand outdoor temps for extended periods
• Able to lift 75 lbs.
• Able to manipulate controls, nozzles, and other required tools
• Able to reach at/above/below shoulder level
• Possess far and near visual acuity for accuracy as well as peripheral vision for safety
• Able to hear loud noises such as alarms for safety
• You may be required to instruct and teach fellow employees and work closely with our Engineering team to accomplish complex machinery builds

Preferred ( but not required ):

· High school diploma or GED

· Welding Certificate Completion

· Understanding of construction tasks and industrial processes

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• $43,000 - $52,000 Annually, based on experience