Summary
Maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of the application development and support efforts and ensures that the overall architecture cost-effectively provides long-term alignment between the business and requirements and the information technology business application systems. Develops and maintains the company’s system development methodology and monitors its utilization.

Under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician provides the most responsive customer support to the organization's customers (both internal and external) and responsible for maintaining various machinery, production processes, auxiliary equipment, and facilities on a daily basis or as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Performs complex technical functions in support of production and engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems on specialized test and production equipment.
• Experienced in troubleshooting, repairing, programming and maintaining PLCs; strong skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machine drive system (Allen-Bradley, Magnetek, and Siemens); as well as experience with 3-phase electrical systems, motors, breakers, starters, and overloads.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Completes minor to major repairs, and overhauls on production and facilities equipment.
• Identify parts or supplies in inventory that are out and notify supervisor.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.
• Assist with snow removal and sidewalk salting during winter season.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position, not including apprentice or training time. College not required but technical training certifications a plus. Some AutoCAD experience a plus & should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of tool room manual mill & lathe.

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The following reflects essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary in order to service our customers.

• Develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Analyze production issues and modify incoming and production systems as needed
• Develop internal Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results.
• Support and implement strategic initiatives around improve internal quality practices and performance.
• Provide technical support for the development phase of new programs and prototype projects.
• Evaluate and support the justification of implementation and integration of new metrology and other equipment’s
• Work with cross functional teams including Design Engineering, Manufacturing Eng., Supply Chain, and production to support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure comprehensive measurement systems to monitor effective verification of key characteristics
• Development of best practices and qualification methodologies
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action for process related concerns.
• Support part and product transfers, new supplier on board, and supplier process change management
• Oversee and perform informal audits of quality systems to assess compliance to internal standards
• Issue Internal Corrective Actions and ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Provide continuous product support to Manufacturing on assigned projects.
• Address supplier quality issues as required. Follow up and close out complaints generated against suppliers
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to address action items
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Under the direction of the Plant 1 Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician provides the most responsive customer support to the organization's customers (both internal and external) and responsible for maintaining various machinery, production processes, auxiliary equipment, and facilities on a daily basis or as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Performs complex technical functions in support of production and engineering activities such as set up, operation, maintenance, modification, circuit testing, calibration and troubleshooting of electronic or electro-mechanical components and systems on specialized test and production equipment.
• Experienced in troubleshooting, repairing, programming and maintaining PLCs; strong skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machine drive system (Allen-Bradley, Magnetek, and Siemens); as well as experience with 3-phase electrical systems, motors, breakers, starters, and overloads.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Completes minor to major repairs, and overhauls on production and facilities equipment.
• Identify parts or supplies in inventory that are out and notify supervisor.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions.
• Assist with snow removal and sidewalk salting during winter season.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position, not including apprentice or training time. College not required but technical training certifications a plus. Some AutoCAD experience a plus & should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of tool room manual mill & lathe.

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

• Review Customer warranty data, both field and line data.
• Analyze warranty data and produce actionable information in detailed quantified reports.
• Communicate specific products and processes needing improvement to design and manufacturing to correct and prevent customer experienced failures.
• Manage projects focused on improved reliability of HydraForce product.
• Use an 8D format to thoroughly report and resolve product issues.
• Issue RMA’s to customers.
• Communicate with customers to ascertain relevant information for the failure.
• Visit customer to review the processes and understand issues
• Receive and evaluate returned product; perform cause and effect analysis.
• Recreate customer failure, reveal actual cause of failure through 5 whys, ANOVA, DOE and other analytical tools.
• Review effectiveness and relevance of corrective and preventive actions.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Fluid mechanics background or education
• 4+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Q-Pulse or other Quality software
• Able to read a hydraulic schematic
• Basic computer skills including MS Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and other departments within HydraForce

• Ability to travel as required; may require international and overnight stays

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

• Supervise and perform job duties within shipping/receiving department
• Adhere to standard work processes
• Insure employees are following their standard work processes
• Prioritize workflow
• Investigate and address any and all discrepancies
• Coordinate shipments between HydraForce locations and customers
• Coordinate shipments to outside vendors
• Organize and stage materials for shipment
• Train team members as needed
• Coach and mentor team members

• 3+ years of material handling/shipping/receiving experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
• HydraForce fork lift and wave certified, or ability to be certified
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work in pressure situations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds with assistance
• Knowledge of 4th shift or other ERP preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

The list of duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary and to support our mission statement.

• Provide application support for sales people involved with major OEM’s
• Manage Application Engineering team
• Hire and develop personnel for both Tech Services and Application Engineering
• Manage Applications lab facility and technicians
• Limited international travel to support both Europe and Pacific Rim countries
• Prepare budget for Lab, Application and Tech Services
• Product Management Role:
• Review new electronic and hydraulic applications
• Review incoming projects for feasibility (technical, market and design)
• Present new projects to management for project development approval
• Manage work load of Application Engineers, Tech Service Engineers, and Lab Technicians
• Involvement with developing and presenting training material for products and applications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the hydraulic industry with a minimum of 3 years’ management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong technical skills
• Must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and customers
• bility to motivate and lead employees
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time constraints

• Knowledge of valve manufacturing process
• Advanced project planning and coordinating capabilities

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

The list of duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary and to support our mission statement.

• Responsible for insuring inspection list is completed daily
• Prepare and submit the gauges for calibration as needed
• Order new gauges as needed
• Coordinate workload for inspection staff – pull and return samples as needed
• Insure compliance with inspection processes and procedures
• Coordinate training of new staff and update training records as needed
• Inspect parts as needed
• Process NCMRs written for line rejections or written by incoming inspectors
• Perform basic statistical studies as needed
• Notify supervisor and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying problems
• Insure proper clean up and housekeeping procedures are followed
• Comply with all safety regulations
• Complete other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience
• Experience using inspection equipment (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.)
• In depth knowledge of company products and procedures
• Proven experience with Excel, Word and 4th Shift
• Strong problem solving skills; able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Strong communication skills; able to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external customers and company management
• Must be able to work under pressure as situation demands
• Able to create a collaborative team environment

Email resume to employment@hydraforce.com
in MS Word or text format - please use the position title as the subject line of your Email. Please do not send "zip" files, they will not be opened.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary and to support our mission statement.

• This position requires an individual that is comfortable working with power tools and around oil
• Receive, check, and clean parts necessary for orders
• Pack manifolds as needed

• Our Manifolds range from 20 – 120lbs. Anything over 50lbs are moved using hoists
• Able to read written instructions, visual control plans and diagrams
• Ability to work in a fast paced assembly line
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Flexibility and willingness to move within department
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to produce quality product, defect free
• Mechanically inclined preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, not required

Duties and Responsibilities:
The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as the company may deem necessary and to support our mission statement.

• Receive completed valves that require testing
• Set up Test Stand according to the Test Control Plan
• Set Test Stand to correct flow control
• Record valves tested on the daily worksheet
• Follow the standards on the Test Control Plan to insure the test is done to specifications
• Separate valves that fail from those that pass
• Deliver passed valves to the holding area and failed valves to rework

• Able to read written instructions, control plans and blueprints
• Able to compute percentages and work with numbers
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred, testing experience a plus
• Knowledge of testing procedures preferred, not required
• Flexibility and willingness to move within department
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Our Design Engineering Department has an opening for a Manifold Design Engineer at our facility in Lincolnshire, IL.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Manifold Design Engineering Group Manager, the Manifold Designer assists in the development of new products, solving design problems; adapt, alter, or improve existing products, from documented requirement outlines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret design input and translate into design of custom hydraulic manifold housings and develop detailed drawings for manufacturing and assembly of the manifolds.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues associated with design and manufacturing of the manifold.
• Communicate with sales to resolve design issues, and work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to assist with design issues.
• Produce and maintain design drawings in the computerized system.
• Redesign standard products, improving quality and productivity, while reducing costs.
• Meet engineering standards, applicable procedures, customer specifications within cost constraints.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, design and quality problems, and ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes and methods.
• Comply with all quality and safety regulations.
• Adapt, alter, or improve existing products working from documented requirement outlines.
• May direct the activities of a Drafter.

• Associate’s Degree with two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
• CAD proficiency is required. 3-D modeling, AutoCAD and Pro-E preferred.
• Experience in hydraulic manifold design or complex layout design is preferred.
• Firm understanding of drafting practices.
• Working knowledge of geometric tolerancing practices required.
• Familiarity with CNC milling machines and metal cutting methods, preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of valve types and functions, preferred.
• Understanding of valve symbols and port logic, preferred.
• Understanding of the interactions of Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, MRP, Quality, Suppliers and Manufacturing.

• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Must work well under time constraints and pressure.
• Must be able to work well independently and in group settings.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve technical problems within current industry technology.

Our Lincolnshire facility has a design engineering opportunity in the cartridge valve group to support development of hydraulic cartridge valves.

Responsibilities:
Main responsibilities will involve generating concepts/designs for new valve products plus modifying and improving existing valve products relative to meeting design objectives. These responsibilities can include project activities such as concept development, planning, modeling, analysis, prototype development and testing coordination, etc.

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with solid background in fluid mechanics. Other experiences and background in design, FEA and structural mechanics are desired.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in hydraulic valve design, preferably valves for mobile off-highway construction & agricultural equipment.
• Experience in Pro/E or equivalent CAD systems.

• Must have strong technical and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work well independently and in group settings.
• Must have good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.