Heavy Equipment Test Technician
Location: Orrville, OH
Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $25–$35 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Long-term contract with potential contract-to-hire opportunity
We are hiring a hands-on Test Technician to test, troubleshoot and repair heavy mobile equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience working on construction equipment, agricultural machinery, rental equipment or other hydraulically operated mobile equipment.
Approximately 70% of the work involves testing and troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems. The technician will take equipment apart, identify failures, complete repairs, reassemble components and document test results.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on testing of heavy equipment and mechanical systems
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic controls
- Perform basic failure analysis and identify the source of equipment problems
- Follow detailed test procedures and document results
- Disassemble, repair and reassemble mechanical and hydraulic components
- Read and interpret hydraulic, electrical and mechanical schematics
- Install sensors, transducers and other test instrumentation
- Use data acquisition equipment to monitor pressure changes and analyze test data
- Fabricate fixtures and establish test sequences and procedures
- Prepare clear, professional test reports
- Perform testing in varying temperatures and weather conditions
- Follow all applicable safety and quality procedures
Requirements
- At least two years of experience testing, troubleshooting or maintaining mechanical equipment
- Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and controls
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical or electronic systems
- Ability to read technical schematics and follow detailed test procedures
- Experience using mechanical hand tools
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear test reports
- Ability to supply a basic set of personal tools, including wrenches and sockets up to 1 inch and 25 mm
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience with heavy construction, agricultural, farm or other mobile equipment
- Test or maintenance experience with an equipment rental company
- Experience using eDAQ or similar data acquisition systems
- Experience fabricating test fixtures and installing instrumentation
Job Disclaimer:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Pay: $29.11 - $35.06 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least two years of experience testing, troubleshooting or maintaining mechanical equipment?
- Do you have hands-on experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems?
- Can you troubleshoot electrical or electronic controls and read technical schematics?
- Have you worked on construction, agricultural, farm, rental or other heavy mobile equipment?
- Have you used eDAQ or another data acquisition system to collect and analyze test data?
- Can you provide basic personal tools, including wrenches and sockets up to 1 inch and 25 mm?
- Are you a U.S. citizen?
Work Location: In person
