Cylinder Technician

Job Title: Cylinder Technician

Job Description

The Cylinder Technician disassembles, evaluates, and reassembles hydraulic cylinders in a shop environment, ensuring products are properly tested before shipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, consistent physical capability to lift 50 pounds throughout the day, and the ability to work accurately with measuring tools while maintaining an organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble hydraulic cylinders safely and efficiently, following established procedures.

• Evaluate cylinder components to determine repair, replacement, or rework needs.

• Reassemble hydraulic cylinders, ensuring all parts are correctly installed and secured.

• Test hydraulic products and cylinders before shipment to verify proper operation and quality.

• Gather and prepare parts, components, and finished products for shipment after work is completed.

• Identify issues such as broken parts, missing parts, incorrect materials, or missed tooling and propose practical solutions.

• Use hand tools and mechanical assembly techniques to perform repairs and rebuilds.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area in the hydraulic shop.

• Follow safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively about job status, issues, and needs.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude in a hands-on environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, particularly with mechanical assembly and repair work.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively throughout the workday.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.

• Basic understanding of hydraulics and hydraulic cylinders.

• Proficient use of hand tools for mechanical assembly and disassembly.

• Good organizational skills to manage parts, tools, and work orders.

• Reliable attendance and a positive, cooperative attitude.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Freedom, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 East Freedom,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.