Service Technician — Hydraulic Pump & Motor Repair

💰 $22.00 – $30.00 / hr    | 📍 Indianapolis, IN    | Full-Time

🏢 Nova Hydraulics, an MCE Company    | Reports to: General Manager

Are you the kind of technician who gets satisfaction from taking apart a worn-out hydraulic pump, finding exactly what went wrong, and putting it back together better than it was?

At Nova Hydraulics, precision repair is our entire business. We service and remanufacture hydraulic pumps and motors for leading brands Parker/Denison (including Gold Cup), Sauer Sundstrand Danfoss, Bosch Rexroth, and Eaton Vickers and we're known in the industry for exceptional quality and the fastest turnaround around. Every unit that leaves our shop is tested on our custom-built test stand and must meet or exceed OEM specifications.

If you're mechanically skilled, eager to build real expertise in hydraulic systems, and take pride in work that actually holds up we want you on our team.

Compensation & Benefits

$22.00 – $30.00/hr based on experience. We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

What You'll Do

Repair & Remanufacturing

• Disassemble, diagnose, and repair hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and related components across leading brands including Parker/Denison, Sauer Sundstrand, Bosch Rexroth, and Eaton Vickers.
• Manufacture, rework, and machine components and assemblies as part of the repair process.
• Apply industrial coatings and paint to refurbished units per shop standards.
• Assist with unit testing on Nova's custom-built test stand to verify performance meets or exceeds OEM specifications.

Quality & Documentation

• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time including teardown sheets, service orders, and company forms.
• Follow all safety procedures, environmental guidelines, PPE requirements, and company rules on the shop floor.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace in Nova's climate-controlled facility to prevent contamination and ensure repair quality.

Customer & Team Support

• Provide courteous, professional technical support and communication with coworkers and customers alike.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic component issues efficiently and recommend the right repair or replacement path.
• Assist with shop and warehouse duties as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

Must Have:

• Solid hands-on mechanical skills comfortable using hand tools, lathes, mills, and welding equipment.
• Strong problem-solving ability you can think through a diagnosis methodically and find the root cause.
• Reliable, dependable, and honest with a genuine commitment to doing the job right.
• Willingness to learn hydraulic systems and grow into a specialist this is a role you can build a career in.
• Must supply own basic hand tools for daily shop use.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work comfortably in a shop environment.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with hydraulic pump or motor repair, teardown, and rebuild.
• Familiarity with brands such as Parker/Denison, Sauer Sundstrand, Bosch Rexroth, or Eaton Vickers.
• Experience operating precision machining equipment (lathes, mills) in a repair environment.
• Background in fluid power, industrial maintenance, or related mechanical trade.

About Nova Hydraulics

Nova Hydraulics is Indianapolis' go-to expert for hydraulic pump and motor repair, remanufacturing, and replacement serving customers who can't afford downtime with the industry's fastest turnaround and uncompromising quality standards. Our 14,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled facility is purpose-built for precision repair work, and every unit we touch is tested on our custom-built test stand before it ships.

Nova is part of Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE), a top-50 national industrial distributor which means our team has the backing, the resources, and the parts inventory to handle jobs of any size, fast. If you want to build deep expertise in hydraulic systems and work alongside specialists who take real pride in what they do, Nova is the place to do it.

Nova Hydraulics and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you're a skilled, motivated technician who wants to build real expertise in hydraulic repair. We'd love to hear from you.

Apply today! It only takes a few minutes.

Salary : $22 - $30