Fluid Power Specialist
Company: FCX Performance
Location: Norcross
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
As the world’s largest fluid power distributor, Applied
Industrial Technologies® and the Applied Fluid Power® network of
companies provide dedicated fluid power support and custom designed
solutions that meet customer performance goals and keep industry
running. Additionally, Applied Industrial Technologies® and the
Applied Fluid Power® network of companies has one of the largest
teams of Certified Fluid Power Specialists, Certified Electronic
Control Specialists and Certified Fluid Power Mechanics to assist
with problem solving, system building, troubleshooting, and other
custom requirements. A Fluid Power MRO Specialist at Applied
Industrial Technologies uses their knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic
fluid power solutions combined with basic customer management
skills to define and offer technical solutions to customers. They
spend the majority of their time as a business development partner
with our team of Account Managers located in our US Service Centers
playing the role of local, technical expert building relationships
with existing and new customers throughout their assigned territory
and growing our business. This key role has a direct impact on our
customer’s and Applied Industrial Technologies’ business results.
This position will manage business for the eastern portion of the
Atlanta Metro Area. Core Responsibilities: • Cooperatively create
and execute an engagement plan with local US Service Center sales
teams identifying and engaging high potential accounts in assigned
region including local and strategic accounts to achieve sales and
profit goals • Act as local, technical fluid power expert in
assigned region including facilitating technical supplier
interactions with internal sales teams and customers • Confer with
customers, supplier representatives and internal resources to
prepare and present fluid power solutions to both internal
associates and customers in order to drive new business. This
includes reviewing installed solutions, drawings, plans and other
customer documents to prepare technical proposals involving
products and services offered. • Conduct fluid power training for
both internal associates and customers to increase knowledge of
Fluid Power and demonstrate expertise and value • Develop
professional working relationships with key supplier resources to
help specify products and systems that will enhance customer
performance • Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel
• Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge
base including applications, interchanges, case histories,
Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor
activities Position Requirements: • 3 years fluid power experience
including practical applications (hydraulic and/or pneumatic) • HS
Diploma or Equivalent required; Technical Diploma, or Bachelor’s
Degree or extensive fluid power application experience preferred •
Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire and passion to learn;
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification preferred •
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system
schematics • Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and
solutions to multiple levels • Familiar with MS Office including
remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing) • Strong
written & verbal communication & English grammar skills • Ability
to effectively work independently and as part of a team • Proven
problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, time management
skills, sense of urgency and a bias for action Desired
characteristics: • Highly developed listening, questioning and
effective negotiating skills • Ability and desire to quickly learn
and leverage new products, industry trends, processes and systems
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.
Keywords: FCX Performance, Smyrna , Fluid Power Specialist, Energy / Utilities , Norcross, Georgia
