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

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills are required

Experience using hand tools and power tools in a mechanical, industrial, hydraulic, or manufacturing environment

Ability to read and understand schematics, diagrams, and blueprints

Experience with or willingness to learn hydraulic cylinder repair, rebuilding, and testing

Strong logical problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments

Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and professional conduct

Forklift experience/certification preferred

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Ability and willingness to continue technical education and training

Must provide basic personal hand tools; Price Engineering provides specialty tools specific to the job

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting activities associated with fluid power systems

Price Engineering supports ongoing technical development. Based on business needs and individual development plans, the Cylinder Repair Technician may participate in training and certification programs such as:

• Enerpac Repair School
• Price Engineering internal technical training
• Eaton Systemic Contamination Control training
• Additional supplier training, seminars, and technical college courses as available