Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. Job Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hydraulic Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In this role, you will diagnose system failures, rebuild fluid power components, and ensure all machinery operates safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read complex schematics, and a commitment to precision. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshoot and Diagnose: Trace fluid power circuits to identify malfunctions, pressure losses, leaks, and mechanical failures in cylinders, pumps, valves, and motors. Repair and Rebuild: Disassemble, clean, inspect, and rebuild hydraulic components, replacing worn parts, seals, and gaskets as needed. Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, fluid analysis, filter changes, and pressure testing to prevent equipment downtime. Schematic Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret hydraulic blueprints, circuit diagrams, and technical manuals to execute repairs. Component Testing: Utilize flow meters, pressure gauges, and test benches to verify that repaired components meet original manufacturer specifications. Fabrication and Installation: Measure, cut, bend, and install hydraulic hoses, steel tubing, and fittings safely. Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, parts used, test results, and service recommendations. Safety and Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental regulations regarding fluid disposal. Required Qualifications Education: Completion of a relevant technical school program, Journeyman Industrial or Heavy-Duty mechanic certificate. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly with hydraulic systems and fluid power components. Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard hand tools, power tools, diagnostic gauges, and torque wrenches. Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in tight or awkward physical spaces. Welding/Fabricating: Ability to weld and fabricate would be considered an asset Excellent communication skills: Both oral and written Career Growth Shop Foreman: Supervision and leadership, assigns tasks, mentor's technicians, technical support, workflow management, equipment and shop safety. A desire to grow within the company. You will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. Here is just some of what we have to offer: • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities • Health, vision, and dental coverage, RRSP w/ company match • Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for development • Company supported community involvement opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.

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