Lead Fluid Power Technician

Location Type: This is an onsite position located in Nashville, TN.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Assist Engineering during the project development phase
• Provide hands‑on leadership and direct supervision of project teams during the build phase
• Plan, organize, and control the build process, including schedules, labor hours, and related costs
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, and other departments throughout all project phases, including debug and runoff
• Ensure materials arrive on time and are available to support project schedules
• Communicate key project details, workload expectations, and required hours to project teams
• Drive best practices, continuous improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives within the fluid power team
• Assign, track, and prioritize work to ensure effective use of team resources
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of individual and team performance
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and accountability, including participation in formal performance reviews
• Support and execute company initiatives while ensuring changes and issues are properly documented and communicated
• Deliver timely, high‑quality service to internal and external customers
• Communicate project status, milestones, timing, hours, and budget considerations to the Fluid Power Manager and Project Manager
• Support team development through leadership, training, encouragement, and a positive, safety‑focused culture
• Contribute to quoting efforts by providing input on concepts, labor estimates, and material costs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Uphold high standards for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while holding team members accountable to company policies and procedures
• Apply technical expertise to safely troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, install piping and hoses, and read blueprints and schematics

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification, with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on fluid power experience; related vocational or technical education, and a Journeyman’s card are preferred
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred
• 8-10 years of automation experience preferred
• 2-3 years of leadership experience
• Proficiency in schematic interpretation, fluid power symbols, hose & tubing assembly, pipe threading, fitting identification and selection.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Proven ability to lead, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to timing, budget, and customer requirements
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members
• Physically capable of maintaining a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on or beneath machines

Other Details:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Ability to obtain Hi‑Lo (forklift), aerial platform, and overhead crane licenses, as well as Lockout/Tagout certification, while employed at JR Automation
• Ability to provide personal hand tools and a suitable toolbox
• Travel of approximately 20% may be required, including domestic and international travel, depending on project needs

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ employees across 20+ global locations and be part of one of the most experienced advanced automation integrators in the world.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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