Hydraulic specialist job description

SunSource, headquartered in Addison, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago), is one of North America’s leading fluid power distribution companies, providing products, services and information in hydraulics, pneumatics, filtration, automation systems, and related industrial components, serving both the industrial, OEM, MRO, and mobile equipment markets. Along with high quality products, we provide a commitment to customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions, which include system design and application engineering, technical training, engineered fabrication, repair service, contract maintenance, and on-site integrated services management. SunSource has over 50 locations across the United States and Canada with major operations in a number of states including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Hydraulic Specialist/Engineer based in Detroit, MI.

What We Are Looking For

• An individual who can design unique hydraulic systems for industrial and mobile equipment
• Someone who has the fundamental hydraulic knowledge to engineer or design power unit applications
• Someone who is hands on and is willing to help our customers through challenging times through innovation and hard work
• An individual who can help gather data on applications to confirm the design and implement proactive solutions to reduce warranty, maintenance and nuisance issues to improve the end product for the customer
• SunSource is looking for someone who wants a career in the fluid power industry
• Minimum 2 year technical degree, preferably in fluid power; B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred

Additional Requirements to Help You Succeed

• Must have the ability to develop creative cost-effective solutions to meet customer’s needs
• Experience in AutoCAD & Solidworks
• Previous experience working for a distributor
• Travel is required to support Account Managers and customers throughout MI, OH, IL, IN
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Fluid Power Certification

Benefits: SunSource values our associate’s contributions and in return you will be rewarded with an industry-competitive compensation plan, excellent company benefits and a rewarding work atmosphere. If you are interested in making a positive change in your career then we want to hear from you.

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WE ARE AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. WE PARTICIIPATE IN E-VERIFY PROGRAM
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The Hydraulic Hose Specialist builds stock and designs custom hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies in a fast paced, customer service driven business. This role creates sales orders and customer invoices for hose purchases, maintains tooling and equipment, and serves as a backup in the warehouse. Two years experience in a similar role and valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build hose assemblies for customers and stock in accordance with policy and procedures.

• Must be able to identify various types of fittings and hose and be able to offer replacement options for our customers.

• Design and estimate custom hose assemblies based on customer needs and application.

• Create sales orders in order to provide a customer invoice for hose purchases.

• Adhere to good housekeeping and Contamination Control Standards.

• Maintain tooling and equipment in the hose room.

• Serves as a backup to the parts warehouse as needed.

• Performs daily bin and physical inventory counts.

• Pulls and packages parts to fill customer orders in a timely fashion.

• Delivers and provides pickup of parts, cylinders and components for service repairs when needed.

• Receives shipments. Identifies parts from shipments. Places parts in proper bin location.

• Bands and prepares packages and pallets for shipping.

• Performs daily safety inspections and maintains safety logs of mobile equipment.

• Follows assigned work schedule with consistent attendance/punctuality.

• Adhere to all customer care standards.

• Actively care and advocate safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.

• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States' strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.

• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to operate a forklift.

• Ability to obtain forklift operators certification.

• Ability to learn and use computer systems for time entry, personnel data, e-mail, and basic dealer systems operational functions.

• Ability to work overtime and on call.

• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Minimum 2 years' experience, or 2 year as a Western States combined warehouse and/or delivery driver, or 4 years non-CAT warehouse experience required.

• Previous experience in hose production or warehouse is preferred.

• Mechanically inclined with a general understanding of machinery and hand tools.

• Proof of driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time along with walking, standing, climbing stairs, reaching, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.

• Able to lift up to 60 lbs. in accordance with Western States' Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.

• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)