Hydraulics Technician

**RHK is growing And we are looking for some dedicated talent to join our team, if you are passionate about where you work and want to be part of a culture that fosters growth, aims high and has a lot of fun, then we might be the right fit for you
**Why Join the RHK Team?**

At RHK you are more than just an employee, you are part of the RHK Team. We hire, develop and invest in our team members ensuring that they are set up for success. We offer in-house training programs, a bonus plan, an apprenticeship support program, external training funds, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits plan including prescription safety eye wear and boot allowance programs. At RHK, we are about the greater good, we celebrate each other’s wins, we take the initiative, we try to continuously improve, and we respect and support each other. If this is something you value, come join our team

**Summary**

The Hydraulics Technician performs work in the repair and manufacturing of hydraulic cylinders while meeting the customer requirements and any applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. This position will obtain information such as job instructions from company documentation, the “traveller”, and will ensure that all work is complying with environmental, quality, health, and safety standards.

**Job Responsibilities & Duties**
- Assemble manufactured hydraulic cylinders as per drawings supplied. Assemble repaired hydraulic cylinders as per the repair process
- Disassemble hydraulic cylinders and identify the nature and cause of defects or malfunctions with the use of appropriate measuring tools
- Pressure test hydraulic cylinders
- Read and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, tools to be used, materials for the job and setup requirements
- Communicate with the supervisors, designers, and other personnel for assignments and to resolve quality issues
- Ensure compliance with all quality, environmental, and health and safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Prepare technical reports supporting root cause determination
- Meet production schedules and timelines to deliver products on schedule

**Requirements**:

- Secondary school diploma, GED or equivalent required
- Post-Secondary Diploma, Degree, or Certification in industrial technologies, hydraulic systems, mechanics, millwright, or electronics required
- Minimum of 3+ years of hydraulics experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Advanced knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings and specifications in support of quality requirements
- Advanced knowledge of precision measuring instruments such as ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales
- Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment required to do the job
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read and write English
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Must be adaptable to changing work environment and competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

**Working Environment**
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, mechanical parts, and vibration
- May be exposed to noise levels and sounds that might be loud or distracting
- This position requires individuals to be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- 40-hour work week
- Manual dexterity required
- Overtime as required

**Compensation-** $25- $37 Hourly

**Shift -** Monday to Thursday 3:00 pm
- 1:30 am to Monday to Friday 6:00 am
- 2:30 pm.

**About us**

Established in 1990, RHK Hydraulics Cylinder Services is a privately-owned company dedicated to manufacturing and servicing hydraulic cylinders. We are known for our high standard of customer service and skillful customization of products to meet our client’s unique requirements. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, RHK services a wide range of clients worldwide in industries such as oil and gas, construction, agriculture, heavy machinery, forestry, mining, transportation, and utilities.