**Job Title: Hydraulic Maintenance Technician** Location: Richland, Washington Job Type: Contract to Hire **Company Overview** Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Richland, WA, specializing in melting Titanium and Titanium Alloys to produce high-quality ingots for the Aerospace and Medical markets. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment. **Position Summary** As a Hydraulic Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing hydraulic systems to ensure consistent production performance. You’ll work alongside a skilled team to perform preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance, while also contributing to mechanical and electrical system upkeep and process improvements. **Key Responsibilities** + Perform routine and emergency maintenance on hydraulic systems and related machinery. + Interpret hydraulic schematics, blueprints, and system design plans. + Use diagnostic tools to inspect systems and identify safety or reliability issues. + Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic components and systems. + Test equipment post-repair to ensure proper functionality. + Collaborate on electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks. + Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory using ERP systems. + Operate industrial mobile equipment including forklifts, manlifts, and cranes. + Ensure work area cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols. **Required Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma or GED. + Minimum 4 years of experience as a Hydraulic Mechanic or equivalent technical training. + Proficiency in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. + Experience with ERP systems and computerized maintenance tracking. + Skilled in operating industrial mobile equipment. + Strong troubleshooting and process improvement capabilities. **Preferred Qualifications** + Associate’s Degree or trade certification in Fluid Power Technology. + Previous experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. **Work Environment & Benefits** + Day shift schedule in a manufacturing production setting. + Overtime pay after 8 hours/day and holiday compensation. + Permanent placement opportunity with growth potential. + Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.34 - $42.52/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Richland,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.