Fluid Power Assistant

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JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as aFluid Power Assistant in Holland, MI as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type: This is a full-time hourly position based onsite in Holland, MI

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

The Fluid Power Assistant will support the assembly of automation equipment according to approved designs, customer specifications, and quality standards. This role helps document and communicate build changes, open issues, and project progress while contributing to successful program execution related to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, a safety-focused mindset, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. This position also provides hands-on learning opportunities in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting, piping and hose installation, blueprint reading, and fitting identification. Candidates should be comfortable working in a physical manufacturing environment, lifting up to 50 lbs., obtaining required equipment certifications, and traveling as needed.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assist with the assembly of equipment according to approved design and customer specifications.

• Ensure that changes and problems get documented and communicated.

• Carry out assigned tasks with minimum direct supervision.

• Assist with the execution of ISOQuality Standards.

• Communicate with the project team on open issues and progress during the build process.

• Assist with the successful execution of assigned programs as they relate to cost, quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.

• Learn to effectively and safely:

  • Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic circuits. o Install piping and hoses.

  • Read blueprints, identify fittings, and have basic symbol knowledge.

Note: This list of responsibilities is by no means inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Basic computer skills.

• Proven mechanical aptitude with a focus on safety and quality.

• Proven ability to accept direction and complete tasks as assigned while working as part of a team or individually.

• Ability to maintain a steady pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and climbing onto and beneath machines.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as required.

• Ability to obtain a Hi-Lo (Forklift), Aerial Platform and Overhead Crane license, along with Lock Out Tag Out training, while employed at JR.

• Ability to provide own hand tools and toolbox suitable for the job (a list of those recommended will be provided).

• Travel at least 20% of the time may be required. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution.

Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected] other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.