"Alerted.org

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.

Requirements

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.

Knowledge and Skills

+ 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.

Benefits

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.