Welder/ Hydraulic Cylinder Service Technician

Available at Quakertown, PA

Position Responsibilities

• Welding Components of Hydraulic Cylinders – Essential skill for this position
  • Proficient or mastery level welding skills in MIG, FLUX CORE, STICK, and TIG of all metals
  • Uses welding techniques to join base plates, cross tubes, port blocks and rod end to cylinder tubes and rods.
  • Welds attachments and components as specified by drawings.
  • Capable of fabricating fixtures for complex assemblies when necessary.
  • Knowledge and experience with precision tools/applications as used with hydraulic cylinders fabrication and assembly.
  • Knowledge and experience welding to meet tolerance specifications for hydraulic cylinders.

• Hydraulic Cylinder Disassembly and Assembly – As needed: Assists as a secondary responsibility if/ when welding job orders are complete.
  • Inspecting and evaluating hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and hydraulic components
  • Measuring and evaluating tolerances based upon required specifications
  • Providing recommendations for repair and remanufacturing
  • Disassembling cylinders, remanufacturing worn components
  • Hone hydraulic barrels
  • Replacing worn or defective parts, seals, components
  • Reassemble hydraulic cylinders and components with accuracy and precision
  • Follow specifications for torquing and assembly requirements
  • Test for operation
  • Determine need for adjustments or repairs

• Quality Control
• • Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes
  • Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
  • Maintain specifications by observing, including operations
  • Taking accurate measurements
  • Demonstrates Excellence in quality both in welding and assembly of cylinder.

• Safety Operations
  • Observe all safety practices
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, follow manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, call for repairs
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  • Detecting malfunctions
  • Troubleshooting processes
  • Report all safety concerns to supervisor
• All other tasks as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude; specific to hydraulic cylinders is required.
• Organized and detail oriented, ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to accuracy and quality
• Reading comprehension and writing
• Quality Control Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate metal cutting and fabrication tools such as welder, cutting torch, metal cutting band saws and other saws, grinding wheel, angle grinder, etc.
• Conversant with hydraulic components and operation
• Applied knowledge of hydraulic pressure and testing
• Self- motivated achiever

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma /GED required.
• Technical Degree or Vocational Technical Diploma Strongly Preferred.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience