Hose Technician Level 1

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee owned company. Hydraquip is a fluid power distributor for over 40 world class brands of products as well as a provider of value added solutions to customers including pump/motor assemblies, mobile valve assemblies, hose kits, repair, hydraulic power units and electrohydraulic solutions. With offices in Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, Memphis, Denver and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.

The Hose Technician – Level 1 is responsible for all aspects of hose assembly, quality control, packaging, tagging and kitting.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Fabricates Hose assemblies as per customer specifications.
• Fabricates and identifies Hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Calibrates and resets hydraulic hose crimpers.
• Measures and calibrates hose ends on permanent style fittings.
• Uses digital calipers to determine crimp quality and integrity.
• Fabricates hose assemblies using the reusable style hose fittings.
• Accurately measures and sets phase angle orientation on hydraulic hose assemblies, permanent and reusable styles.
• Provides customer sales counter service as needed for parts and service operations.
• Maintains good technical skills and upkeep in training within the fluid connector business.
• Operates hose cut-off machine.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Technical school certificate or associate’s degree a plus.
• Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.

Experience

• Up to two (2) years of experience in hydraulic hose assembly.
• Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

• Good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Good physical skills on equipment and an aptitude for manual work.
• Solid equipment and parts knowledge.
• Warehousing training in a distribution, manufacturing, or dealership environment.
• Knowledgeable on shipping methods and procedures.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Able to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, and bend, 8 – 10 hours per day.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
• Able to pass a drug test.
• Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Exposure to a production environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
• ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
• Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.