Hydraulic Assembler
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client, a leading manufacturer of specialized mobile equipment and truck-mounted systems, is looking for a skilled Hydraulic Assembler to join their team.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience working with trucks, mobile machinery, construction equipment, or other heavy-duty equipment, responsible for assembling, installing, and testing hydraulic systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble and install hydraulic hoses, tubing, pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, fittings, manifolds, and related components.
- Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Route and connect hydraulic lines and perform system testing for leaks, pressure, flow, and proper operation.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic issues and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Work with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate hydraulic systems.
- Use hand/power tools and hydraulic testing equipment safely.
- Inspect completed assemblies and ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
- Follow all safety, quality, and assembly procedures and maintain a clean work area.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Hydraulic Assembler, Hydraulic Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Mechanical Assembler, or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with trucks, mobile machinery, construction, agricultural, or heavy equipment.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and components.
- Ability to read hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic leaks, pressure issues, and system malfunctions.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience with mobile or electro-hydraulic systems, truck-mounted equipment, or PTO-driven systems is an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Hydraulic Assembler at Patch & Permasearch will build and install hydraulic hoses, pumps, motors, cylinders and valves, then test them for leaks and pressure. The role also involves reading schematics, troubleshooting faults, and making sure finished assemblies meet quality standards.
Requirements
Candidates need hands-on experience with trucks, mobile or heavy equipment and hydraulic systems. They must read schematics and technical drawings, troubleshoot leaks and pressure problems, and show strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Skills
- Hydraulic systems
- Hydraulic hoses and tubing
- Hydraulic pumps and motors
- Hydraulic cylinders and valves
- Manifolds and fittings
- Reading hydraulic schematics
- Technical drawings
- Hydraulic leak testing
- Pressure and flow testing
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Hydraulic testing equipment
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electro-hydraulic systems
- PTO-driven systems
- Quality inspection
- Assembly procedures
- Workplace safety
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- hydraulic assembler
- hydraulic technician
- hydraulic systems
- hydraulic schematics
- heavy equipment technician
- mobile equipment
- truck-mounted equipment
- PTO-driven systems
- electro-hydraulic
- mechanical assembler
- hydraulic testing
- hydraulic troubleshooting
- construction equipment
- agricultural equipment
- manufacturing
- assembly
- hydraulic hoses
- hydraulic pumps
Tools
- hydraulic testing equipment
- hand tools
- power tools