Lead Fluid Power Technician

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0122403

Date Posted:

2026-04-28

Company Name:

WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Lead Fluid Power Technician and play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, custom automation solutions.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will lead the execution of custom automated equipment with a strong focus on

pneumatic and hydraulic systems

. You will serve as the technical and leadership backbone of the fluid power build phase—ensuring systems are designed, installed, and commissioned safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise will directly support the successful delivery of complex, one‑of‑a‑kind automation solutions across a variety of industries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Medical benefits starting your first day
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering‑driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship, leadership, and quality truly matter

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to

jrcareers@jrautomation.com.

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.