Shop Foreman / Senior Hydraulic Technician

K&H; Hydraulics Inc. – Springfield, Ontario

Pay: $35–$55 per hour, based on experience

Position: Full-time, permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift

About the Position

K&H; Hydraulics Inc. is a growing hydraulic repair and service company seeking an experienced Shop Foreman / Senior Hydraulic Technician to take responsibility for the daily technical operations of our shop.

As our company expands, we are looking for a dependable, knowledgeable individual who can lead shop operations independently, manage repair workflow, and ensure our customers continue receiving high-quality service.

This is a hands-on leadership position, not an office management role.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily shop operations and coordinate repair work.
- Prioritize jobs and assign tasks to shop technicians.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, and complete hydraulic systems.
- Perform complex hydraulic repairs and assist other technicians with technical challenges.
- Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Oversee testing, inspections, and quality control.
- Coordinate parts requirements, machining, and outside services.
- Communicate with customers regarding technical concerns and repair progress.
- Monitor job timelines and ensure completed work is properly documented for invoicing.
- Maintain an organized, productive, and safe shop environment.
- Make routine technical and operational decisions independently.




- Work closely with the owner to support continued business growth.

Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on hydraulic repair and troubleshooting experience required.
- Robust understanding of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex hydraulic problems.
- Experience coordinating shop workflow or leading technicians preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Manual machining, welding, and fabrication experience are assets.
- Experience with mobile equipment and field service is an asset.
- Valid driver's licence.

What We Offer
- Competitive wages based on experience.
- Full-time, stable employment.
- Opportunity to take ownership of daily shop operations.
- A variety of challenging hydraulic repair projects.
- Long-term career opportunities with a growing company.

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who can confidently take the lead in a busy hydraulic repair shop.

The ideal candidate is highly experienced in hydraulic repairs, capable of solving difficult technical problems, and comfortable making independent decisions to keep the shop running efficiently.

Our goal is to find someone who can take responsibility for the shop's daily operations while the owner focuses on expanding the business.

Pay: $35.00-$55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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