Hydraulic Systems Specialist – Manufacturing Operations

Hydraulic Systems SpecialistWe are seeking a hands-on Hydraulic Systems Specialist with deep, practical knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems used in stamping, forming, and automated manufacturing equipment. This role is not theoretical or entry-level—it requires proven, real-world experience troubleshooting, rebuilding, tuning, and improving hydraulic systems under production conditions. You will be the go-to technical authority for hydraulic performance, reliability, and root-cause problem solving across presses, auxiliary equipment, and support systems.This role is for someone who has:Diagnosed hydraulic failures on running equipmentBuilt, rebuilt, or modified hydraulic circuitsUnderstands how hydraulics behave under load, heat, contamination, and cycle pressureCan explain why a system is failing—not just replace partsCore Responsibilities:Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and improve industrial hydraulic systems used in high-volume manufacturing.Troubleshoot system instability, loss of pressure or speed, overheating, drift, leakage, and inconsistent performance.Modify and improve hydraulic circuits, including resizing components, adjusting valve logic, improving cooling or filtration, or correcting design flaws.Read, interpret, and modify hydraulic schematics and validate changes through pressure, flow, and temperature testing.Provide direct production support and lead hydraulic diagnosis and restoration efforts when equipment is down or unstable.Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to return equipment to safe, stable operation as quickly as possible.Explain hydraulic behavior in practical terms, coach technicians during troubleshooting, and document system changes or recurring failure modes.Required Experience and Practical Skill/Technical Knowledge Expectations:Minimum of five years of direct, hands-on experience working with industrial hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment.Experience must include presses, automated equipment, or heavy industrial machinery operating under continuous production demands.The candidate must have personally diagnosed hydraulic failures, rebuilt or replaced hydraulic components, and returned equipment to stable operation.Experience must go beyond parts replacement and include understanding why systems failed and how to prevent recurrence.The candidate must be able to read and build hydraulic schematics and understand system logic from power unit to actuator.They must understand pressure, flow, and load relationships and how those relationships change with temperature, wear, and contamination.Strong mechanical aptitude is required.The role demands physical work, system teardown, testing, and adjustment in live production environments.Work Environment:This is a hands-on manufacturing role based on the production floor in Wooster.

The work environment includes large presses, hydraulic power units, and automated equipment.The role requires standing, lifting, climbing, and working in confined spaces. This is not a desk or supervisory role. Presence at the machine is required to be effective.Why This Role Matters:Hydraulics are often the least understood and most misdiagnosed systems in manufacturing.

This role exists to bring clarity, expertise, and accountability to systems that directly impact uptime, safety, and throughput.Position Overview and Flexibility:This is a newly created role to strengthen hydraulic expertise within our Wooster manufacturing operations. Depending on the candidate's experience and availability, this position may be structured as a full-time, part-time, or contract engagement.The scope and schedule will be aligned to operational needs and the demonstrated skill level of the individual. Our priority is securing proven, hands-on hydraulic expertise.

Employment structure is flexible to ensure the right technical capability is in place to support equipment reliability, safety, and production performance.