What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counter Sales position at Singer Industrial?
Central Hydraulics, a Singer Industrial company, is hiring a mechanically inclined Counter Sales / Service Intake Representative for our Daytona location. This is NOT a retail position. We are looking for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who can work directly with customers to diagnose needs, measure components, and provide hydraulic repair solutions.
Singer Industrial is one of America’s largest Industrial Distributors with a North American footprint of approximately 140 locations with over 1,500 employees. Singer Industrial strives to efficiently improve customer productivity with innovative industrial solutions, while providing employee growth and opportunity. We do this with a robust line of fluid power, hose & fittings, belts, seals & gaskets, pneumatic and automation products, and services.
Role Overview
This is a full-time, on-site position focused on:
- Hydraulic service intake
- Parts identification and assembly
- Technical counter support
You will work directly with customers bringing in hydraulic components for repair. This role requires mechanical knowledge, precision measurement, and problem-solving ability-not just order taking.
What You’ll Do
- Take in hydraulic components and write detailed service orders for repair
- Measure seals, rods, and components using micrometers and precision tools
- Identify and build seal kits and hydraulic component solutions
- Work with customers to understand failures and recommend solutions
- Enter orders and service tickets into ERP system with accuracy
- Perform calculations using fractions and decimals for proper sizing and fit
- Coordinate with shop technicians to ensure correct parts and repairs
- Maintain an organized, efficient, and professional counter area
Required Experience
- Hands-on mechanical background (automotive, diesel, equipment, machining, hydraulics, etc.)
- Experience using hand tools and precision measuring tools (micrometer preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of measurements, tolerances, and part identification
- Comfortable with math (fractions, decimals, conversions)
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn ERP systems
Preferred Backgrounds
- Hydraulic repair or fluid power experience
- Automotive or diesel technician
- Industrial maintenance or equipment repair
- Machining or fabrication
- Mechanical assembly with measurement tools
Who This Role Is NOT For
- Retail-only or cashier experience
- General warehouse picking/packing without mechanical work
- Candidates without hands-on tool or measurement experience
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who works with their hands and understands how things fit and function
- A self-starter who stays busy and takes ownership of their work
- A problem-solver who can think through repairs and part selection
- A professional who values accuracy, efficiency, and customer solutions
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