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Technician -Fluid Power Applied Industrial Technologies tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Washington, Kent 19308 68th Avenue South (Show on map) Jun 05, 2026 Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. Spencer Fluid Power, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, offers integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. We are hiring a full-time Technician in Kent, WA. This is onsite Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and occasional travel. As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes special skill and that's where you come in. Join the Applied family! Why join us? There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 21 times. Applied is listed as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, and we are a GSA approved vendor. You'll receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive hourly pay, monthly, quarterly, and annual bonus opportunities, and all the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:
A LASTING CAREER
- Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management throughout the country.
Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!
Professional development and training.
Team oriented company culture where it's called work for a reason but have fun in the process. Customers can hear that in your voice.
Join a local team with company backing.
Great work / life balance. What you'll do: As a Technician, you'll be inspecting product and using your knowledge and experience from working on Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic, and/or Pneumatic assemblies. You'll leverage all that hands on experience in your background and put it to good use helping us to please our customers and gain new ones. We'll look to you to lead the charge in this area as your work helps to support the industry's best sales team.
Position Responsibilities:
Visually verify product compliance to customer and company specifications.
Functionally verify product performance to the defined test criteria.
Utilize hand and power tools, electronic and pneumatic testing fixtures and devices.
Complete department work assignments in a timely manner.
Create / rework instructions, or redline documentation and communicate corrective action direction to the appropriate parties when necessary.
Shift work assignment priorities when needed and as directed.
Responsible for organization of tools and work station cleanliness. Qualifications 2+ years experience in component level trouble shooting and repair
1+ year working knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, and cylinders
1+ year working knowledge of troubleshooting hydraulic circuits
Ability to work from drawings, prints, schematics, diagrams, customers specs, written/verbal instructions
High school diploma or GED Come for the job. Stay for the career. Apply for immediate consideration! #LI #RH Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (
NYSE:
AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
