Mobile Hydraulic Technician (MHT):
Applies fluid power theory and related knowledge to test and troubleshoot operational mobile hydraulic systems and applications. A Mobile Hydraulic Technician reads mobile schematics, performs basic cylinder & hydraulic motor calculations and is able to supervise system installations and commissioning. All Technician certifications require a three (3) hour written and a three (3) hour Job Performance (hands on) test. If you’re interested in testing for the MHT level certification, registration information can be found here.
Summary:
- Sets-up and tests systems and components under direction of engineering and scientific staff.
- Recommends modifications to circuit & components to improve performance.
- Supervises system installation, flushing & commissioning.
- Provides leak-free piping.
- Knows how, where and when to take fluid samples and read lab reports.
- Can establish ISO cleanliness level for a system.
- Can devise the Target Cleanliness Chart.
- Understands accumulator use &operation.
- Understands hydrostatic drives.
- Sets pump load sensing and compensator controls.
- Understands basic electrical controls and their application.
- Calculates decompression volume.
- Understands regenerative circuits and their use.
- Understands sequence & counterbalance circuits and associated valving.
- Does trouble shooting and supervises required replacements, repair or adjustment.
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