Hydraulic Mechanic

Position Title: Hydraulic Mechanic

Location: Central Point, OR 97504

Duration: 6-month contract (Contract to Hire)

Pay: $25/hr.

Schedule: 7 am - 4 PM, 40 hours weekly, Full-time

Overview: Seeking a Hydraulic Mechanic who is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, and testing hydraulic systems and components to support safe and reliable equipment operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect hydraulic systems, components, hoses, fittings, pumps, motors, cylinders, and valves to identify wear, leaks, and failure points.

• Diagnose hydraulic malfunctions using hand tools, pressure gauges, flow meters, diagnostic equipment, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Disassemble, repair, replace, and reassemble hydraulic components according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements.

• Test completed repairs and systems to verify performance, pressure integrity, and operational safety.

• Install or upgrade hydraulic parts and assemblies as needed.

• Document inspections, repairs, testing results, parts used, and maintenance actions in service records or work orders.

• Work safely with high-pressure systems while following lockout/tagout procedures, OSHA requirements, and company safety policies.

• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, operators, and other team members to resolve recurring issues and improve equipment reliability.

• Maintain an organized work area and manage tools, parts, and equipment used for hydraulic service.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in hydraulics, mechanical systems, or industrial technology preferred.

• 2–5 years of experience in hydraulic maintenance, repair, assembly, or troubleshooting preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of hydraulic systems and fluid power principles.

• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic diagnostic/testing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hydraulic pump, motor, cylinder, hose, or valve repair experience.

• Industrial, manufacturing, fleet, construction, or equipment maintenance background.

• Welding, fabrication, or electrical troubleshooting experience may be helpful for related repair work.