Hydraulic Mechanic

Pay Range: $24 to $36 per hour; OT over 8 in a day and 40 in a week

About Us

We were founded in 1918 as Young & Franklin Tool Works on Franklin Street in Syracuse, but we’ve come a long way since then! Our product lines are low volume, high mix, and very tight tolerances. We manufacture, assemble and test valves and actuators for the Aerospace and Power Generation markets. Our 120,000 square foot facility houses R&D, Design Engineering, Assembly & Test, and an 80,000 square foot Machine Shop. We regularly invest in new machines but outdid ourselves in the last 18 months with 5 new machines! We’re part of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), one of the world’s leading suppliers of highly engineered components for virtually all aerospace applications, helping us continually invest in new products and technology. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds who share in our enthusiasm for innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence.

Position Summary

Service and troubleshoot hydraulic test stands, power supplies, and other hydraulic equipment in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot hydraulic test equipment.
• Inspect equipment for potential problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and make all necessary adjustments for operations.
• Assist with machine installations and rearrangements using limited rigging techniques.
• Fabricate tubing, ridged piping and fittings for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
• Work with and support Facilities personnel as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 3-5 Years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience in a combination of any of the following: metal fabrication, electronic gauges, basic electrical knowledge and wiring, high pressure hydraulic operation, basic plumbing, and/or welding.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 50 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, mandatory hearing protection, and appropriate footwear. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabled and veterans