Fluid Power Technician - Madison, GA

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Our team in Madison, GA is now hiring for the role of Fluid Power Technician.

The selected individual will serve as the system owner and subject matter expert for all fluid power and pneumatic systems in the plywood operation.

This includes troubleshooting system issues, maintaining the oil cleanliness program, and performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

What You Will Do


* Utilize best practice oil sampling methods to monitor oil cleanliness in all site hydraulic units.


* Employ your expertise to analyze samples results and system requirements to manage oil replacement and filtration strategies to optimize fluid and system health.


* Manage and maintain all oil quality tracking and fluid power system documentation.


* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.


* Serve as the technical expert on all fluid power systems and assist as needed in any required troubleshooting efforts.


* Work closely with the site Environmental Manager to ensure that the site maintains full environmental compliance.


* Assists with design/redesign of new and existing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


* Become the trainer and teach sessions with craftsmen on fluid power systems and hose making best practices.


* Lead failure analysis effort on required fluid power system equipment failures.


* Achieve and/or maintain Maintenance Lubrication Technician (MLT 1) certification and work to obtain the and Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic (IHM) certification

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Two years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.


* One year of mechanical maintenance experience.


* Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and the pressure and flow dynamics by which they operate.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Current MLT Level 1 or Industrial Hydraulic Technician (IHT) Certification.


* Experience working with proportional and servo electrical control systems.


* Experience working in maintenance in a wood products business.


* Experience as a Fluid Power Technician in a building products facility

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