Maintenance Technician- Hydraulic Systems Specialist, Megargel, TX

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Hydraulic Systems Specialist

Republic Extrusions/Team Pride Extrusions: Megargel, TX

U.S. Position: Does not qualify for work visa/sponsorship.

The Company

Republic Extrusions/Team Pride Extrusions is a leader in providing high-quality aluminum extrusion products and services tailored for various industrial needs.  

Summary:

Republic Extrusions is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician with strong hydraulic systems expertise to keep our aluminum extrusion presses and support equipment running at peak performance. This role is built for a hands-on troubleshooter who knows presses inside and out - someone who can read a hydraulic schematic and who understands the impact of downtime to the operation.

If you've spent your career around extrusion presses, die ovens, stretchers, saws, and the high-pressure hydraulic systems that drive them, we want to talk to you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems on aluminum extrusion presses, including pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, servo/proportional valves, and high-pressure lines.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on extrusion presses, billet heaters, die ovens, run-out tables, stretchers, saws, and related equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools; drive root-cause analysis on recurring failures.
• Rebuild and calibrate hydraulic pumps, cylinders, and valve assemblies; maintain proper fluid cleanliness, filtration, and system pressure specs.
• Respond quickly to press-down and line-down calls, working safely under time pressure to restore production.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical schematics/blueprints to support repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Support installation, alignment, and startup of new or rebuilt equipment.
• Partner with production teams to improve equipment reliability and extrusion press uptime.
• Follow all plant safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and environmental procedures without exception.
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/trade school certification in industrial maintenance or hydraulics a plus.
• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong concentration in hydraulic systems; aluminum extrusion or heavy press experience strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of high-pressure hydraulic circuits, pumps, valves, and cylinders, plus proficiency in basic mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics and technical manuals.
• Experience with press-related equipment such as extrusion presses, stretchers, saws, handling systems, ovens, or similar heavy industrial machinery.
• Comfortable with the use of precision tools, hand and power tools, and standard diagnostic equipment (pressure gauges, multimeters, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently under pressure during downtime events.
• Willingness to work overtime
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification a plus.

Language/Communication Skills:

• English speaking is required, bilingual is ideal.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate and work with team members in a bilingual environment (with the use of an interpreter as needed).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills with an ability to learn PLC programming and troubleshooting

Compensation:

• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision / STD / Employer Paid Life & LTD/ 401k / Paid Time Off