Hose Assembly Technician

The hose assembly technician is responsible for the assembly of hydraulic hoses, hose kits and general fluid conveyance assemblies. All responsibilities include following established procedures to provide 100% quality and on-time production and delivery in the fabrication of hose assemblies and kits. This will require coordination with the Production Supervisor and other Fluid Conveyance team members

Essential Functions

• Use of hose assembly equipment to cut, clean, crimp, cap and kit hose assemblies
• Communicate material shortages and/or issues to the production supervisor in charge as needed
• Assist in periodic inventory counts
• Be able to recognize different fittings and hose types and sizes by sight.
• Fork lift operation
• Ability to lift product sometimes in excess of 55lbs.
• Assembling of Job Packets for production work
• Print labels (brady / box)
• Assist in prioritizing work / delegating workflow
• Printing Job Tickets (Plan for Every Part)
• Training and cross training
• Monitor scheduling of equipment maintenance / Supplies / REQ inventory

Experience, Education and Skills

• High School Degree, GED or Equivalent
• Ongoing willingness to continue educational learning/training
• Experience working with power tools and hand tools
• Mechanical aptitude a must
• Logical problem-solving ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and both written and oral
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete work assignments as assigned.
• Sound judgement and decision making ability
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards
• Maintains professional demeanor at all times
• Team player who works effectively with a wide range of people

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, and feel controls, reach, climb stairs, stoop, crouch, talk, listen and have vision capabilities that enable reading and viewing a computer screen. The employee may occasionally lift up to 55lbs.