Hydraulic Systems Finishing & Shop Support Technician; Entry-Level

Hydraulic Systems Finishing & Shop Support Technician (Entry-Level)
Picture the start of your day in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing shop. You meet with the Hydraulic Shop Floor Supervisor, get your priorities, and coordinate with fabrication, hydraulic assembly, and shipping. By late morning, you’re suiting up to help spray industrial coatings; by afternoon, you’re sandblasting a bracket, checking a BOM, or laser-marking tags. You’ll split your time about 50% supporting painting and 50% helping across the shop.

What You’ll Do Painting and Finishing (about 50%)Learn to prepare and paint custom hydraulic systems, valve stands, accumulator stands, pump skids, and fabricated assemblies.

Clean, power wash, sand, and otherwise prepare surfaces for coating.

Tape and mask components prior to spraying.

Assist with applying industrial coatings using airless, HVLP, and conventional spray equipment (training provided).Mix and apply industrial enamels, epoxies, polyurethanes, and other coatings correctly.

Inspect painted components for finish quality and appearance.

Keep paint equipment and the booth/work area in top condition.

General Shop Support (about 50%)Sandblast parts to prepare for fabrication and painting.

Clean hydraulic reservoirs prior to testing and painting.

Cut, clean, deburr, and bevel pipe and materials.

Assist welders and hydraulic technicians with assembly tasks.

Check incoming materials against Bills of Material (BOM).Laser mark identification tags.

Photograph completed power units before shipment.

Package finished products and prepare outbound shipments.

Maintain an orderly, safe, and clean workspace.

Pitch in on other duties as needed to keep production on schedule.

Training and Growth No prior industrial painting experience required—we’ll teach you. You’ll receive on-the-job training in:

Industrial painting techniques and surface preparation

Masking best practices

Spray equipment operation

Industrial coating application

Shop safety practices

Forklift operation and certification

Material handling

Basic fabrication equipment

Pipe cutting and threading

Hydraulic assembly support

What It Takes Required High  School Diploma or GED Mechanical aptitude with a hands-on mindset

Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn

Team-oriented and able to follow instructions

Strong attention to detail

Able to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch Comfort with hand and power tools (or eagerness to learn)
Preferred (Not Required)
Background in manufacturing, automotive repair, equipment maintenance, construction, fabrication, painting, or mechanical assembly

Physical Requirements Lift up to 50 pounds

Stand and work on your feet for extended periods

Work safely around industrial machinery

Wear required personal protective equipment

Tools, Tech, and Proficiencies Machines/Technologies:
Power Tools, Overhead Crane, Forklifts, Paint Sprayer (Graco), Band Saw, Belt Sander You should be proficient in:
Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation, Tape Measure Reading, Industrial & Commercial Painting, Hand tools, Saw operation

Reporting

This role reports to the Hydraulic Shop Floor Supervisor and collaborates daily with fabrication, hydraulic assembly, and shipping teams.

Legal To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* We will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status,
* disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status.