Hydraulic Technician

Location:

Irving, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday (overtime as needed)

Pay: $26-$28/hour, based on experience

Penmac Staffing is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician for a full-time opportunity in Irving, TX. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience repairing hydraulic cylinders and diagnosing equipment failures in an industrial, manufacturing, or heavy equipment environment. Qualified candidates should have:

• Experience repairing hydraulic cylinders in industrial or heavy equipment settings
• Knowledge of cylinder components, seals, wear bands, bushings, and common failure modes
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges
• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble large hydraulic components
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and repair documentation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

• Steel mill, heavy manufacturing, or mobile equipment experience
• Experience with large-bore hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic system troubleshooting experience involving pumps, valves, hoses, and power units
• Pressure testing experience
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
• Welding or machining experience
  
  Bilingual English/Spanish skills

This is a hands-on diagnostic role focused on identifying the root cause of hydraulic failures and completing quality repairs.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling hydraulic cylinders
• Identifying failure causes such as seal damage, rod scoring, contamination, misalignment, and component wear
• Measuring and inspecting rods, barrels, pistons, glands, seals, and related components
• Determining repair requirements including machining, welding, honing, and seal replacement
• Installing seals, wear bands, wipers, and other cylinder components
• Assisting with pressure testing, leak checks, and final inspections
• Documenting repair findings, measurements, and recommendations
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Working closely with machinists, welders, quality control personnel, and operations teams

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work with tools throughout the shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment around heavy equipment

• $26-$28 per hour based on experience
• Full-time day shift schedule
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable work environment with opportunities to work on complex industrial equipment
• Benefits available after eligibility requirements are met

Penmac Staffing offers affordable health insurance options with no waiting period! Long-term Penmac employees may participate in our 401k retirement savings plan and become participants in our employee stock ownership plan. We provide free, fast, and friendly help finding a job that matches your skills and schedule.

We have been placing people first since 1988. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, long-term, and direct hire job opportunities in a variety of industries. Penmac, a 100% employee-owned company, operates over 30 offices in eight states. Penmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer.