Position Summary

This position supports operational excellence in the building and testing of hydraulic components. This role entails collaboration with various members of the hydraulics team to meet organizational goals while furthering productivity, quality, and continuous improvement. The primary functions of this position are to assemble and test hydraulic components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Promote a culture of Continual Improvement by utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive quality improvements, reduce manufacturing cost, minimize waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure that all work performed complies with Sargent procedures, drawings, work instructions, Foreign Object Debris (FOD), tooling control standards and quality policies, as well as customer and regulatory requirements.
• Record and report necessary technical data using Sargent approved documentation.
• Verify that proper equipment is used and is sufficient for work performed; verify that all calibration requirements are met.
• Works with Design and Manufacturing Engineering providing technical support and to improve the assembly and test process.
• Performs sub/lower-level assemblies.
• Performs tear down and assembles various hydraulic control valves and actuators.
• Performs tear down, assemble and tests various hydraulic control valves and actuators .
• Build required test setup per acceptance test procedure & hydraulic schematic.
• Ability to setup and test electrical control boxes and L.V.D.Ts.
• Ability to run, operate and understand data acquisition results.
• Ability to set up data acquisition hardware.
• Mentor less experienced Technicians.
• Performs top tier assembly and testing.
• Performs complex first time build and test.

Minimum Qualifications  

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) plus years combined experience in tear down, inspection, assembly, test, repair/overhaul or troubleshooting of hydraulic, servo (marine), actuators (aero) pneumatic. Equivalent education and/or practical experience may be substituted from a mechanical, manufacturing, or military background.
• Ability to lift 40lbs. Obtain help when lifting over 40lbs or when lifting is awkward for one person to lift safely.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Mechanical ability demonstrated through employment, projects, or hobbies.
• Utilize MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a multifaceted production team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet scheduling and customer deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and complete work accurately.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends as required.
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Basic knowledge and utilization of Lean and Six Sigma Principles.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in a Manufacturing Aerospace, Defense or other regulated industry.
• Experience in tear down, inspection, assembly, test, repair/overhaul or troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical equipment.