Location:Nashville, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0122403Date Posted:2026-04-28Company Name:WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityJR 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:<ul><li>Competitive wages</li><li>Medical benefits starting your first day</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects</li><li>A collaborative, engineering‑driven environment</li><li>Career growth and skill development opportunities</li><li>A role where craftsmanship, leadership, and quality truly matter</li></ul>Location Type: This is an onsite position located in Nashville, TN.How You’ll Make an Impact:<ul><li>Assist Engineering during the project development phase</li><li>Provide hands‑on leadership and direct supervision of project teams during the build phase</li><li>Plan, organize, and control the build process, including schedules, labor hours, and related costs</li><li>Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, and other departments throughout all project phases, including debug and runoff</li><li>Ensure materials arrive on time and are available to support project schedules</li><li>Communicate key project details, workload expectations, and required hours to project teams</li><li>Drive best practices, continuous improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives within the fluid power team</li><li>Assign, track, and prioritize work to ensure effective use of team resources</li><li>Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of individual and team performance</li><li>Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and accountability, including participation in formal performance reviews</li><li>Support and execute company initiatives while ensuring changes and issues are properly documented and communicated</li><li>Deliver timely, high‑quality service to internal and external customers</li><li>Communicate project status, milestones, timing, hours, and budget considerations to the Fluid Power Manager and Project Manager</li><li>Support team development through leadership, training, encouragement, and a positive, safety‑focused culture</li><li>Contribute to quoting efforts by providing input on concepts, labor estimates, and material costs</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment</li><li>Uphold high standards for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while holding team members accountable to company policies and procedures</li><li>Apply technical expertise to safely troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, install piping and hoses, and read blueprints and schematics</li></ul>Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.What You’ll Bring:<ul><li>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</li><li>Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred</li><li>8-10 years of automation experience preferred</li><li>2-3 years of leadership experience</li><li>Proficiency in schematic interpretation, fluid power symbols, hose &amp; tubing assembly, pipe threading, fitting identification and selection. </li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.</li><li>Proven ability to lead, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to timing, budget, and customer requirements</li><li>Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members</li><li>Physically capable of maintaining a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on or beneath machines</li></ul><div></div>Other Details:<ul><li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required</li><li>Ability to obtain Hi‑Lo (forklift), aerial platform, and overhead crane licenses, as well as Lockout/Tagout certification, while employed at JR Automation</li><li>Ability to provide personal hand tools and a suitable toolbox</li><li>Travel of approximately 20% may be required, including domestic and international travel, depending on project needs</li></ul>Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.<div></div>Company OverviewAt 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.

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Lead Fluid Power Technician

Location:Nashville, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0122403Date Posted:2026-04-28Company Name:WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityJR 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:<ul><li>Competitive wages</li><li>Medical benefits starting your first day</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects</li><li>A collaborative, engineering‑driven environment</li><li>Career growth and skill development opportunities</li><li>A role where craftsmanship, leadership, and quality truly matter</li></ul>Location Type: This is an onsite position located in Nashville, TN.How You’ll Make an Impact:<ul><li>Assist Engineering during the project development phase</li><li>Provide hands‑on leadership and direct supervision of project teams during the build phase</li><li>Plan, organize, and control the build process, including schedules, labor hours, and related costs</li><li>Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, and other departments throughout all project phases, including debug and runoff</li><li>Ensure materials arrive on time and are available to support project schedules</li><li>Communicate key project details, workload expectations, and required hours to project teams</li><li>Drive best practices, continuous improvement, and cost‑saving initiatives within the fluid power team</li><li>Assign, track, and prioritize work to ensure effective use of team resources</li><li>Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve high levels of individual and team performance</li><li>Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and accountability, including participation in formal performance reviews</li><li>Support and execute company initiatives while ensuring changes and issues are properly documented and communicated</li><li>Deliver timely, high‑quality service to internal and external customers</li><li>Communicate project status, milestones, timing, hours, and budget considerations to the Fluid Power Manager and Project Manager</li><li>Support team development through leadership, training, encouragement, and a positive, safety‑focused culture</li><li>Contribute to quoting efforts by providing input on concepts, labor estimates, and material costs</li><li>Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment</li><li>Uphold high standards for safety, quality, and on‑time delivery while holding team members accountable to company policies and procedures</li><li>Apply technical expertise to safely troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, install piping and hoses, and read blueprints and schematics</li></ul>Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.What You’ll Bring:<ul><li>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</li><li>Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry, is strongly preferred</li><li>8-10 years of automation experience preferred</li><li>2-3 years of leadership experience</li><li>Proficiency in schematic interpretation, fluid power symbols, hose &amp; tubing assembly, pipe threading, fitting identification and selection. </li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools.</li><li>Proven ability to lead, set expectations, and hold team members accountable to timing, budget, and customer requirements</li><li>Ability to train, mentor, and develop team members</li><li>Physically capable of maintaining a steady work pace while bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working on or beneath machines</li></ul><div></div>Other Details:<ul><li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required</li><li>Ability to obtain Hi‑Lo (forklift), aerial platform, and overhead crane licenses, as well as Lockout/Tagout certification, while employed at JR Automation</li><li>Ability to provide personal hand tools and a suitable toolbox</li><li>Travel of approximately 20% may be required, including domestic and international travel, depending on project needs</li></ul>Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.<div></div>Company OverviewAt 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.

Lead Fluid Power Technician

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