Hydraulic Technician

Job Title: Hydraulic Technician

Shift: 1st

Pay: up to $35

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Technician to join our team on the first shift. This is a direct hire position where you will diagnose hydraulic failures and performance issues on production equipment, ensuring reliable operation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose hydraulic failures and performance issues on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems experiencing pressure loss, speed fluctuations, overheating, drift, leakage, contamination, and inconsistent operation.
• Perform hands-on repair, rebuilding, and replacement of hydraulic components including pumps, valves, cylinders, manifolds, accumulators, and filtration systems.
• Identify and resolve root causes of hydraulic failures rather than implementing temporary fixes.
• Analyze hydraulic system behavior under varying loads, temperatures, contamination levels, and cycle pressures.
• Read, interpret, troubleshoot, and modify hydraulic schematics and circuit designs.
• Design and implement hydraulic system improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Modify hydraulic circuits by resizing components, adjusting valve logic, improving cooling systems, and upgrading filtration processes.
• Conduct pressure, flow, and temperature testing to validate repairs and system modifications.
• Lead hydraulic troubleshooting efforts during equipment downtime and critical production interruptions.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to restore equipment to safe and stable operating conditions.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for hydraulic-related projects and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and document standard troubleshooting procedures, corrective actions, and recurring failure countermeasures.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on hydraulic system operation, diagnostics, and best practices.
• Explain hydraulic system behavior and failure modes in practical, production-focused terms.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving reliability, and extending equipment life.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on experience working with industrial hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting stamping presses, automated equipment, and/or heavy industrial machinery.
• Proven ability to diagnose hydraulic failures, identify root causes, and restore equipment to reliable operation.
• Hands-on experience rebuilding, repairing, replacing, and commissioning hydraulic components and systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, create, and modify hydraulic schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hydraulics, Valves, Troubleshooting, Mechanical, Repair, Hand tool, Preventive maintenance, Blueprint, Welding, Hydraulic system, Hydraulic assembly.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits including two types of health insurance, dental coverage, and life insurance. Benefit from profit sharing, ESOP as an employee-owned company, and a 401k with company match. Short and long-term disability coverage is available, and vacation time is negotiable, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

Work in an automotive manufacturing environment that is well-lit but not temperature controlled. The environment emphasizes collaboration with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure equipment is restored to safe and stable conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

GREAT BENIFITS Health Dental Vison (2 types of health insurance) ESOP, Employee owned Profit sharing 401k with company match Life insurance Short/long term disability Vacation is negotiable

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wooster,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.