Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Hydraulic Pump & Motor Rebuild Technician to join our team. In this role, you will not just be swapping hoses or changing cylinders; you will be the dedicated technical expert responsible for the complete diagnostic teardown, failure analysis, precision measurement, and remanufacturing of high-pressure hydraulic pumps and motors.
The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of fluid power physics and has extensive hands-on experience rebuilding variable-displacement axial piston pumps, vane assemblies, and high-torque gear motors back to strict OEM specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complete mechanical and visual diagnostics on incoming failed hydraulic pumps and hydrostatic motors (piston, vane, and gear designs).
- Systematically disassemble components and perform root-cause failure analysis to determine why a unit failed (e.g., cavitation, aeration, contamination, or over-pressurization).
- Use precision measuring instruments—including micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, and surface plates—to verify internal clearances against OEM tolerances.
- Evaluate and determine the salvageability of major components such as housings, swashplates, valve plates, shafts, and rotating groups.
- Clean, lap, prep, and rebuild assemblies using new rotating groups, bearings, and seal kits according to exact manufacturer torque specs.
- Set up, configure, and test rebuilt units on our hydraulic test stand to verify flow rate, pressure, volumetric efficiency, and case drain leakage.
- Document failure findings and parts required to generate accurate repair quotes for service advisors.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free workbench environment.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of dedicated experience specifically rebuilding and repairing hydraulic pumps and motors in a shop environment.
- Proven proficiency using micrometers and dial indicators to measure tight clearance fits and surface flatness.
- Strong working knowledge of major hydraulic brands (e.g., Bosch Rexroth, Eaton Vickers, Parker Hannifin, Danfoss/Sauer-Danfoss, Kawasaski).
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprint drawings, and OEM service manuals.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills with a solid understanding of pressure-compensator controls and load-sensing systems.
- Must possess your own standard set of mechanical hand tools (precision measuring tools and specialty fixtures provided by the shop).
Preferred Qualifications:
- International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification (e.g., Industrial Hydraulic Technician, Certified Hydraulic Technician).
- Factory training certifications from major hydraulic component manufacturers.
- Experience operating an industrial high-pressure hydraulic test bench.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Comfortable standing for long periods at a clean work bench.
- Precision hand-eye coordination required for handling delicate internal pump components.
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Hydraulic sales and service
Company Description
Hydraulic sales and service