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, San Antonio, Dallas, Tulsa, 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.