Summary:

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 team members.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Standards:

• 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.
• Forklift operation
• Ability to lift product sometimes more than 55lbs.
• Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by management

Additional Job Functions:

• 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

Work Environment:

Climate controlled shop environment

Requirements:

Education: High School Degree, GED or Equivalent
Ongoing willingness to continue educational learning/training

Licenses/Certificates: Valid Driver's License

Skills:
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 to 55lbs.