Cylinder Repair Technician - Fluid Power

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. www.priceeng.com

Price Engineering is seeking a Cylinder Repair Technician to join our team and support the repair, rebuilding, testing, and troubleshooting of hydraulic cylinders and fluid power components. This is a hands-on role for a mechanically skilled individual who enjoys diagnosing problems, working with tools and equipment, and seeing a repair through from disassembly to final testing.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to read hydraulic schematics, diagrams, and blueprints. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team in a climate-controlled shop environment, with opportunities for ongoing technical training and development.

• Disassemble, inspect, evaluate, repair, and rebuild hydraulic cylinders and fluid power components
• Perform failure analysis and identify required replacement parts and repair needs
• Use a variety of hand and power tools and machining equipment, including drill presses, lathes, polishing and honing equipment, and other shop machinery
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, diagrams, and blueprints
• Perform hydraulic testing and troubleshooting, including operation of flow meters, data acquisition equipment, multimeters, and precision measuring tools
• Operate hydraulic test stands and test hydraulic systems to verify proper operation and performance
• Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits and fluid power systems
• Assemble and reassemble hydraulic components and cylinders
• Prepare repair quotes using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Communicate and send documentation using Microsoft Outlook
• Perform pneumatic spray painting of repaired components
• Operate a forklift and other material-handling equipment as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe repair department
• Follow established safety, quality, and repair procedures
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities as assigned by management