Skill
Hydraulics
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental)
Hydraulics is the branch of engineering focused on using pressurized liquids, typically oil, to generate, control, and transmit mechanical force and motion. It underlies systems found in heavy machinery, construction equipment, aircraft controls, automotive brakes, and industrial presses, relying on principles like Pascal's law to multiply force through fluid pressure. Hydraulic engineers and technicians design, maintain, and repair these systems, valued for their ability to deliver high power density in compact mechanisms.
Hydraulics in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 35
- Employers
- 16
- Median pay
- $73,000
- Disclose pay
- 74%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 26 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Hydraulics (35)
Sr Maintenance Mechanic - Aerospace
Crane Co.
Lynnwood, WA · $35 – $45 / hour
Crane Aerospace seeks an experienced maintenance mechanic to repair, modify, and overhaul manufacturing equipment and facilities at their Lynnwood, Washington aerospace production facility. This role suits someone with a strong mechanical background who can work independently and lead maintenance projects in a complex industrial environment.
Listed on Crane Co.’s careers site · Apply there ↗
CNC Maintenance Technician
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Indianapolis, IN
This role maintains and repairs CNC manufacturing equipment at a life sciences company, using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting skills to keep production machinery running. It suits someone with hands-on manufacturing experience who enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical problems.
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Multi-Craft Mechanic - 3rd Shift
Brown–Forman
Full-time · Versailles, KY · $31 / hour
This multi-craft mechanic role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure at a distillery operation. The position suits experienced technicians comfortable with diverse mechanical and electrical work on a permanent night shift.
Listed on Brown–Forman’s careers site · Apply there ↗
$3K Sign-On Bonus: Electro/Mechanical Technician II - 2nd Shift - Cottage Grove, MN
Andersen Corporation
Full-time · Cottage Grove, MN · $35 – $43 / hour
This role maintains and troubleshoots complex manufacturing equipment including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems at a window and door manufacturer. It suits experienced technicians with industrial maintenance knowledge who want hands-on technical work, mentoring opportunities, and a clear path toward electrical licensure.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Smelter General Mechanic
Alcoa
Full-time · Newburgh, IN
This role maintains and repairs heavy industrial machinery and equipment at an aluminum production facility, requiring hands-on expertise in welding, hydraulics, and mechanical systems. It suits experienced tradespeople with a background in millwright or pipe fitting work who want to apply their skills in a stable manufacturing environment.
Listed on Alcoa’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Machine Maintenance Technician II - 42161
Adtran
Adtran Huntsville HQ
A manufacturing maintenance role focused on keeping automated production equipment running smoothly through troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance. Suits someone with hands-on experience in electromechanical systems who can work independently and collaborate with engineering and production teams.
Listed on Adtran’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Model Maker III
A-dec
Newberg, OR
This role builds complex prototypes and precision parts for dental equipment manufacturers, requiring expert-level machining and CAD/CAM programming skills. It suits experienced machinists or model makers who can lead others and advise engineers on manufacturing feasibility.
Listed on A-dec’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Maintenance Lead, Weekend Shift
Under Armour
Full-time · Sparrows Point, MD · $32 – $40 / hour
This is a weekend shift maintenance leadership role at Under Armour's Maryland distribution facility, overseeing the mechanical maintenance team and ensuring equipment reliability on conveyor systems and material handling equipment. The position suits someone with industrial maintenance experience and a track record of safe operations who is ready to step into a supervisory capacity.
Listed on Under Armour’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Maintenance Technician - Veteran Pathway
Tyson Foods
$18 – $42 / hour
Tyson Foods is hiring Maintenance Technicians to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure reliability across their manufacturing operations. This role welcomes military veterans whose experience with mechanical and electrical systems can apply directly, with priority consideration offered through their veteran employment pathway.
Listed on Tyson Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Maintenance - Packaging Machinist
Unilever
Full-time · Hammond, IN · $39 – $44 / week
This is a full-time rotating-shift position maintaining and repairing high-speed packaging equipment at Unilever's Hammond soap manufacturing facility. The role suits experienced machinery technicians comfortable with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical troubleshooting who can work with minimal supervision.
Listed on Unilever’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Hydraulics
Measured from the 35 open roles that name Hydraulics — not from a curated list.
- Welding15 roles42.9%
- Electrical Systems8 roles22.9%
- PLC Programming6 roles17.1%
- Ladder Logic5 roles14.3%
- 3D Modeling3 roles8.6%
- Microsoft Office3 roles8.6%
- PLC3 roles8.6%
What employers state they pay
Median
$73,000
Middle half
$58,000 – $88,000
From 26 of 35 open roles — the 74% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Where Hydraulics roles are
Among the 26 of 35 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Hydraulics
Employers hiring for Hydraulics
16 in total, most open roles first.
- The Home Depot6 roles
- Tyson Foods6 roles
- ACAndersen Corporation4 roles
- RSRelativity Space4 roles
- ASAST SpaceMobile2 roles
- BBoeing2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.