Job Description

Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied\xc2\xae is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied\xc2\xae supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services.

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Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Hydraulic Mechanic is responsible for performing repair services, assembly services on hydraulic and mechanical components and systems in support of the overall business plan and the strategic direction of the company. This position will be actively involved in all daily activities related to growing Mechanical Repair and Fluid Power business.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t pass up this opportunity for a great opportunity with a global industrial distribution company that allows you to do far more than just taking orders. Since 1923, in partnership with over 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative and reliable industrial products.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Inspection, repair and testing of Pumps, Motors, Valves, Cylinders and all related FP components.
• System Troubleshooting both in shop and field setting
• Repair and testing of lubrication pumps and systems
• Cylinder honing and lapping of critical parts
• Gearbox and mechanical system repair
• Complete work and test reports according to quality systems and procedures.
• Perform repair services to the OEM standards and customer requirements
• Ensure adherence to quoted and specified scope of work, component supply and customer requirements
• Failure analysis, condition reporting.
• Make recommendations for scope of work and product and system improvements.
• Painting, cleaning, other general shop duties as required or assigned.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Highly skilled technical and mechanical ability with proficiency in use of all hand tools, machinery, diagnostic and performance testing equipment associated with hydraulic service, manufacture and installation
• Proven ability in overhaul/reconditioning/performance testing of hydraulic components including fixed and variable displacement pumps and motors; open and closed loop systems; manual, solenoid-operated, proportional and servo valving; hydraulic cylinders; filtration; hose and pipe assemblies
• Experience repairing industrial gearboxes and mechanical systems.
• The ability to communicate knowledgeably and professionally with clients, suppliers and internal personnel.
• Versatility and willingness to learn new methods and product to suit changing technology and customer demands as required.
• Have own supply of common hand tools for completing job function
• Proven ability in hydraulic system maintenance, troubleshooting and condition monitoring
• Millwright or heavy duty mechanic training an asset
• Field Service experience
• Organize and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work safely, lead by example and contribute to overall company safety
• Machining and Welding experience will be considered an asset

You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer:

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
• Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development
• Company supported community involvement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

Applied Industrial Technologies