The purpose of this position is to service, maintain and repair the hydraulics of our range material handling equipment.

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

·         Maintains as well as repairs hydraulic systems of machinery plus equipment, like robots, applying knowledge of hydraulics and mechanics using hand tools

·         Observes and listens to operating machinery to detect malfunctions

·         Visually inspects hydraulic lines components to detect leaks, damage and additionally wear

·         Reads pressure gauges to detect abnormal oil pressure smells to detect overheated oil

·         Depresses buttons switches to turn off machinery

·         Turns valve to release pressure from hydraulic system as well as disconnects hydraulic supply return lines, using hand tools

·         Removes replaces defective accumulator, using hand tools

·         Connects charging assembly to accumulator fills accumulator bladder with nitrogen gas to recharge accumulator, following manufacturers specifications

·         Replaces worn or damaged hydraulic components, like oil lines, fittings, cylinders, servo-valves, pressure release valves, gaskets, and seals, using hand tools

·         Disassembles hydraulic system as well as removes plus replaces defective actuator, pump bearings, and pump motor, using hand tools hoist

·         Observes operation of machinery equipment to verify repair

·         Performs routine maintenance, like changing filters, following schedule, using hand tools

·         May observe readout on display screen of robot controller to define nature of system malfunction

·         May disassemble defective hydraulic components, like pumps as well as accumulator, at workbench rebuilds or repairs components

·         May install hydraulic oil lines on new machinery equipment.

·         Servicing and repair of our range of equipment to specified standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.

·         Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment; communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.

·         Record equipment maintenance data and operational data / history by updating and timeously communication information that must go on record.

Promote service / maintenance programs.