Mechanic (48412)

Hydraulic Cylinder Mechanic — Repair, Rebuild & Fabrication

💰 Competitive Pay — Based on Experience | 📍 Midlothian, TX | Full-Time

🏢 TLR Hydraulics, an MCE Company

At TLR Hydraulics, our shops handles hydraulic cylinder repair and rebuild for customers in construction, industrial, agricultural, mining, and manufacturing. When a cylinder fails, we are the team that gets it back in service fast. As a Hydraulic Cylinder Mechanic, you will inspect, disassemble, repair, and rebuild cylinders of all sizes, working with precision measuring instruments, lathes, presses, grinders, welders, and overhead cranes to deliver quality repairs that meet our performance and safety standards.

If you are mechanically sharp, comfortable working with precision tools and shop equipment, and take real pride in quality repair work, this is a great role to build on.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience. We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

What You'll Do

Cylinder Repair and Rebuild

• Inspect hydraulic cylinders and components to identify wear, damage, or malfunction before beginning repair.
• Disassemble hydraulic cylinders using appropriate tools and equipment, following shop procedures throughout.
• Replace seals, rods, tubes, pistons, bearings, and other worn or damaged components to manufacturer specifications.
• Hone, polish, machine, weld, or fabricate parts as required by the repair scope.

Precision Work and Quality

• Measure components using precision instruments including micrometers, calipers, and bore gauges to verify tolerances throughout the repair process.
• Perform hydraulic pressure testing and quality inspections after every repair to confirm performance and safety.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, and repair manuals accurately.
• Maintain accurate repair records and work orders for every job.

Shop Operations and Safety

• Operate shop equipment including lathes, presses, grinders, welders, and overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.
• Assist with troubleshooting hydraulic systems and equipment in the shop or in the field when required.