Hydraquip - Service & Repair Technician/Inventory Management

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee owned company. Hydraquip is a fluid power distributor for over 40 world class brands of products as well as a provider of value added solutions to customers including pump/motor assemblies, mobile valve assemblies, hose kits, repair, hydraulic power units and electrohydraulic solutions. With offices in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Tulsa, Denver and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.

We are hiring a Service & Repair Technician/Inventory Management for our rapidly growing service & repair division based in Houston, TX. The Shop Technician is responsible for the effective repair of machinery and components at high levels of quality and will work with more experienced members of the team to perform tear downs, repairs and learn more about hydraulic products.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all conversions, assemblies, and repairs at the highest possible level of quality.
• Minimize rework of conversions, assemblies, and repairs.
• Maintain and care for shop tools.
• Calibrate equipment as needed as defined by Hydraquip procedures and work instructions.
• Communicate professionally with other members of the shop team, inside sales, outside sales and management.
• Complete training and observations with experienced members of the team to continue to increase knowledge in troubleshooting and repairing components.
• Manage changing workload to meet customer needs and accommodate urgent request.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting QMS objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Technical school certificate or associate degree a plus.
• Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.

Desired Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• Up to two (2) years of experience in mechanical repairs.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.
• Strong personal skills and desire for growth as an individual and technician.
• Good communication skills.
• Good, safe work habits.
• Strong aptitude for mechanical repairs of equipment and mechanical systems.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

- Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.

- ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.

- Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.