Hydraulic Test Technician - Fortner Engineering

Overview of the Position:

The Test Technician will be responsible for testing and evaluating incoming Valve and Actuator assemblies, determining the extent of necessary repairs and ability to repair and complete final testing of Valves and Actuators. The technician will need to be familiar with Hydraulic Testing and troubleshooting valves, actuators and other various components used on the hydraulic systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to measure flows, leakage and force and the ability to measure and plot or record final results also required.
• Ability to measure clearances using micrometers, micro caters, calipers and any other measuring device needed.
• Ability to use oscilloscopes, voltmeters, power supplies and various measuring sensors that might be used in the testing of the parts.
• Ability to follow test procedures as outlined in the CMM or the appropriate internal documents.
• The technician will need to have the ability to follow instructions, assemble some parts as well as possess good practices for working with O-rings and specialty seals.
• Qualified candidates will need to have good communications skills as well as a high degree of attention to detail. Good troubleshooting skills also desired.

• Properly interface with other managers, engineering and supervisors, as well as, all employees at all times.
• Focus on the situation, issue or behavior not the person.
• Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others.
• Maintain constructive relationships with all employees, peers, supervisors and managers at all times.
• Take the initiative to make things better.
• Lead by example
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards as required; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education / Experience Requirements:

5 years of related experience or some combination of education and experience is possible depending on experience.

Other Qualifications:

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.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; and lift up to 10 pounds.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Travel up to 30%.