Hydraulic Technician

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world - creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors:
Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation - we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview :

The Hydraulic Technician is responsible for the assembly, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic systems and related equipment. This role supports both in-house manufacturing and field service operations, ensuring that hydraulic power units, manifolds, piping, and associated components operate safely and efficiently. The technician will interpret technical drawings and schematics, perform troubleshooting and system diagnostics, and provide hands-on support during equipment commissioning and customer service activities.

Success in this role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.

Work Environment:

* This position will work in both shop and field environments.

* Travel required up to 70% of the time. Long

This is a field-based role with opportunities to visit customer sites across North and South America. Assignments typically last a few weeks, occasionally longer depending on project needs.

This role offers a chance to work on diverse projects, gain hands-on experience in different locations, and be part of dynamic, fast-paced assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assemble, install, and maintain electro-hydraulic systems including hydraulic power units, integrated manifolds, and high-pressure piping.

* Perform hydraulic system troubleshooting, repair, and testing to ensure proper operation.

* Support commissioning and start-up activities at customer sites.

* Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs on hydraulic equipment.

* Assist with hydraulic component selection and installation under guidance from engineering.

* Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, bills of materials, and technical drawings.

* Provide hands-on support during manufacturing, purchasing, and shipping processes.

* Work with sales and engineering teams to resolve customer equipment issues.

* Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

* Follow company and industry safety standards during all work activities.

* Identify and report all safety observations.

* Other duties as assigned

Critical Competencies for Success:

* Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.

* Technical degree, certification, or vocational training in hydraulics, mechanics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

* Experience with hydraulic power units (HPUs), manifolds, valves, and piping preferred.

* Familiarity with electrical/electronic interfacing with hydraulic systems is a plus.

* Field service experience and willingness to travel for equipment commissioning and support is preferred.

* Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work from schematics and technical drawings.

* Proficiency with hand tools, test equipment, and hydraulic diagnostic instruments.

* Good computer skills - Word, Excel, Outlook.

* Ability to communicate effectively with team members, engineers, and customers.

* Problem-solving mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.

* Willingness to learn and apply new technical skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lens.

* The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

* The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large…