Shop Service and Repair Technician

Description

SUMMARY: The Shop Service and Repair Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, testing, and maintaining hydraulic systems and components. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting complex hydraulic issues, ensuring equipment reliability, and delivering high-quality service to customers. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties. 

• Diagnose hydraulic system problems using technical manuals, schematics, and testing equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and related components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on hydraulic machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate, replace, or repair hydraulic hoses, fittings, and lines.
• Conduct pressure tests and system performance checks to verify proper repairs.
• Maintain accurate service records, work orders, and documentation of repairs.
• Operate machine tools and equipment such as lathes, presses, grinders, and welders (as required).
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and service manuals.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer specifications and industry safety standards.
• Communicate with customers or supervisors regarding repair status, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.

REQUIRED:

• Experience in hydraulic repair, mechanical maintenance, or industrial equipment servicing.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and components.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic issues.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic testing equipment.

PREFERRED

• Technical/vocational certification in hydraulics, mechanics, or related field.
• Experience with mobile or industrial hydraulic systems (e.g., excavators, presses, forklifts).
• Ability to weld or machine components preferred.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical training preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a repair, manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• Experience in an ISO certified work environment is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, valves, and other applicable fluid management hardware would be preferred.
• Must have hand tools.
• Problem solving and diagnostic ability.
• Physical ability to lift heavy components and work in workshop conditions.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Must be able to read hydraulic schematics and component drawings
• Must be able to read calipers, micrometers and dial indicators.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, know how to use hand tools and be familiar with hardware.
• Forklift license.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate, read, and write the English language.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The role involves frequent movement throughout an industrial work area and can be physically demanding at times. Responsibilities may require heavy lifting and working in confined spaces. Physical activities include grasping, carrying, lifting, assembling components, and tasks that require hand-eye coordination. Additional requirements include listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to a manufacturing or job shop environment. At times, there may be fluctuations in temperature or humidity. In some instances, dust or other particulate matter may be present. Noise levels may be loud during some work processes. Work outside normal business hours is required from time to time. Exposure to hydraulic fluids, heavy machinery, and standard industrial hazards (PPE required).

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it. 

Evolution Motion Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer