Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance Technician

About us

Danieli is amongst the three largest suppliers of equipment and plants to the metals industry, worldwide. Danieli designs and manufactures machinery and plants for the steel industry. Danieli Corporation is the US arm of Danieli, which is based in Italy. Danieli exports its output worldwide with the main goal to provide innovative and "production-cost winner" plants and to maximize benefits to customers. Danieli's objective is constant technological improvement, and it is recognized as one of the most innovative and reliable companies in the metals industry.

We are looking for dynamic people with an open mentality, competent and motivated, who are interested in developing their skills and potential through specialized targeted training and development courses. We are looking for tenacious people able to convert into facts the principles of "velocity" and "innovation," that inspire the work of each of us. We are certain that we can offer brilliant career opportunities to this type of person.

We at Danieli are "One Stop Shop Solution" for all steel major players around the world. Danieli is looking for Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance Technician to work in Apple Grove, West Virginia. The Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance Technician must be committed to their own personal safety as well as the safety of others around them. Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance Technician are required to install, inspect, repair, replace, adjust, and maintain all hydraulic and lubrication systems and components on mechanical equipment, in a producing unit assembly or assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Hydraulics & Lubrication Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of tasks to ensure machinery and equipment are properly assembled, setup, and ready for operation.

Some of the main tasks include:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards always.
• Installs, maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies
• Applies fluid power theory and related knowledge to install, test and troubleshoot operational industrial hydraulic systems and applications
• Performs inspections of hydraulic systems, components, and piping
• Able to supervise system installations, maintenance, and commissioning
• Recommends modifications to circuit and components to improve performance and reliability
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, and helps maintain machinery and mechanical equipment
• Repairs leaks in hydraulic systems. Removes and installs complete operating components, such as cylinders, oil motors, four-way valves, check valves, etc., and makes necessary repairs to same.
• Changes, sets up, and adjusts equipment as required by the operation conditions
• Utilizes all required computer systems for planning, executing, and reporting
• Utilizes mechanical and electronic diagnostic equipment, computer equipment, and/or a variety of precision instruments as necessary
• Performs other duties and work assignments as required and directed

Skills:

• Safety conscious, self-motivated, proficient communication skills, exceptional work ethic and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hydraulic Fluid Power practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Practices
• Knowledge of Predictive Maintenance techniques and analysis
• Knowledge of Fluid Sampling and Tribology
• Decipher hydraulic diagrams / schematics, as these are used routinely to assemble components and troubleshoot system issues.
• Accurately interpret readings from meters, temperature gauges and pressure gauges
• Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
• Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (English).

Technical Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 5 years of experience in Hydraulic Fluid Power field
• Mechanical/Electrical aptitude
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, Po