Maintenance Repair Technician – Hydraulics

Join a Global Leader in Aerospace & Advanced Materials Testing

At Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc., the work you do matters. Our testing ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of materials used in commercial aircraft, national defense systems, space rockets, medical devices, and automotive innovations worldwide.

Known for our high-volume, fast-turnaround testing and uncompromising quality standards, we take pride in delivering trusted results that our customers rely on. That reputation is built by our people, detail-driven professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

We are seeking a Maintenance Repair Technician to join our team and support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of our advanced testing equipment in our Hydraulics department. This role offers hands-on experience with hydraulic and mechanical systems in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Whether you're an experienced technician or someone with strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn, we are willing to train the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on advanced materials testing equipment and facility systems
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and mechanical components
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, manifolds, and servo-hydraulic systems
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair single-phase and three-phase motors and controls
• Read and interpret hydraulic and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Utilize diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and software to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Perform equipment calibrations and verify system performance to ensure accurate testing results
• Maintain maintenance logs, repair records, and calibration documentation
• Assist in equipment upgrades, reliability initiatives, and long-term maintenance solutions
• Support a safety-first culture by following all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications and Skills:

• US Citizenship is strictly required for national defense and aerospace compliance
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between Latrobe and Youngstown PA facilities as needed
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, equipment repair, and hydraulics preferred
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills and ability to utilize maintenance software and diagnostic tools
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, squat, and reach throughout the workday
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and laboratory environments

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with a company match 
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.