At RHK, we are passionate about hydraulic cylinders. Are you excited to make a difference by sharing your ideas and improvements? Do you do the right thing, the right way, and do it safely all while focusing on customer success? We are seeking an individual that will contribute to our core purpose of collaborating with our customers to turn ideas into products and problems into solutions! If this describes you, look no further; we want you to join our RHK family!
Position
Hydraulics Technician
Reports To
Service Manager
Summary
The Hydraulics Technician performs work in the repair and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders while meeting the customer requirements and any applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This position will obtain information such as job instructions from company documentation, the “traveller ”, and will ensure that all work is complying with environmental, quality, health and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assemble manufactured hydraulic cylinders as per drawings supplied. Assemble repaired hydraulic cylinders as per the repair process.
- Disassemble hydraulic cylinders and identify the nature and cause of defects or malfunctions with the use of appropriate measuring tools.
- Pressure test hydraulic cylinders.
- Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, materials for the job and setup requirements.
- Communicate with lead hand, designers, and other personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with all quality, environmental, and health and safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination.
- Meet production schedules and timelines to deliver products on schedule.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Journeyman Millwright OR relevant Post-Secondary Diploma, Degree, or Certification in industrial technologies, hydraulic systems, mechanics, millwright, or electronics required.
- Minimum of 3+ years’ hydraulics experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings and specifications in support of quality requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of precision measuring instruments such as ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment required to do the job.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read and write English.
- Highly organized and self-motivated.
- Must be adaptable to changing work environment and competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
About Us…
Established in 1990, RHK Hydraulics Cylinder Services is a privately-owned company dedicated to manufacturing and servicing hydraulic cylinders. We are known for our high standard of customer service and skillful customization of products to meet our client’s unique requirements. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, RHK services a wide range of clients worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, construction, agriculture, heavy machinery, forestry, mining, transportation, and utilities.
Over the years RHK’s success has been through natural and organic growth, and we are evolving! We are excitedly positioning ourselves for continued growth in the future by building on a team dedicated to a safe and empowered team, raising the bar, and customer success.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many years of hydraulic experience in a manufacturing or repair environment do you have?
Experience:
- shop: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Journeyperson or a Millwright ticket (preferred)
Location:
- Edmonton, AB T5V 1H6 (required)
Work Location: In person
