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Hydraulic Technician
Found in: beBee jobs GB - 3 weeks ago
Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom
Insignis
Full time
Job Title: Hydraulic Component Technician
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:
Are you an experienced Hydraulic Component Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? We are seeking a skilled individual to test, repair, and overhaul hydraulic components in accordance with manufacturer procedures while meeting customer requirements. As a Hydraulic Component Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and functionality of hydraulic units.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean hydraulic units for visual inspection
- Perform paint stripping of components when necessary
- Conduct visual inspections and create route sheets as needed
- Determine work scope based on condition and customer specifications
- Disassemble and reassemble hydraulic components according to manuals
- Conduct final functional testing before releasing components to service
- Liaise with other departments to gather technical information
- Adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Communicate production issues to supervisors
- Maintain awareness of build requirements and priorities
- Keep working area clean and tidy to 5S standards
- Record work activities in Practical Experience Record (PER) book
Qualifications and Skills:
- Education: Minimum GCSE Level or equivalent
- Ideally completed an Aircraft-related apprenticeship
- Experience within an EASA/FAA approved organization preferred
- Knowledge of hydraulic components and principles
- Competent in basic hand and power tool usage
- Familiarity with computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Right to work in the UK without restrictions
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility in working hours, including overtime and weekends
- Exposure to various greases and oils
- Manual handling and lifting of heavy aircraft components
- Use of complex machinery and equipment