Hose Technician - Temp to Hire

Description

At Aberdeen Dynamics, we believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. Industrial Specialties is part of the Aberdeen Dynamics Family. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. Joining our team means becoming an employee-owner, where everyone’s success is shared, and every contribution matters.

Aberdeen Dynamics is a full-service motion and control solutions provider with over 50 years of experience. We specialize in fluid power design, hydraulic systems, pneumatic control, and electro-mechanical solutions. Our expertise serves industries like oil and gas, rigging and recovery, power generation, construction, manufacturing, and process and pipeline. We are trusted for engineering solutions and are known for designing and fabricating custom hydraulic power units, hydraulic valve actuators, and hydraulic winch packages.

The job of a Hose Technician is to use all the tools and equipment necessary to assembly and test hose assemblies to meet customer’s specifications. A Hose Technician is responsible for accurately selecting correct raw materials, cutting hose to proper length, crimping the specified fittings in their proper orientation, cleaning and testing all to customer specifications. They are also responsible for maintaining warehouse inventory and shipping and receiving duties. This position will also be required to train to weld steel braids.  On occasion, they may be required to work overtime to complete a job on time or other duties, as the company requires.

Requirements

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with an hour lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks.

Safety

Work Environment

• The employee occasionally will work in heat and cold (weather); this position functions within a normal warehouse environment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Eye protection - Company supplied
• Steel-Toed Shoes – Employee supplied
• Optional - Ear protection – Company supplied

Physical Demands

• The employee will occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch; the employee will regularly Stand; Walk; Use hands, fingers, to handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms; Talk or hear; Must possess good physical dexterity and have the ability to perform manual tasks and body movement.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception; Ability to adjust focus;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be on their feet for 8 hours or more.
• The employee is required to lift up to 80 pounds.

Tasks

• Pull raw materials hose and fittings in the quantities specified in the work order.
• Operate lifting equipment (i.e. forklift).
• Operate tag machines
• Operate the hose saws.
• Operate the crimping machines.
• Weld Steel Braids 
• Use power tools.
• Clean (pig) hoses.
• Test hoses (hydrostatic)
• Cap Hose ends.
• Package hoses for shipment.
• Maintain traceability and records on quality forms and or work orders.
• Clean and maintain work area.

Skills and Competencies

• Safety Focused – Actively look to improve everyone’s safety. Immediately report unsafe conditions.
• Detail Oriented – Ensuring assemblies are produced to customer specification.
• Reading Comprehension – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Written Communication – Communicate and document work through written communication.
• Basic Arithmetic – Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide.
• Time Management – Complete tasks and assignments effectively, and in a timely manner.
• Monitoring - Assessing performance of yourself and process to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Problem Solving – Identify problems, develop, and evaluate options to correct, and implement solutions.
• Active Listening – Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Communication – Respectfully communicate with others to convey information.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help the company succeed.

Knowledge and Education

• Must have technical knowledge of hydraulic hose and fittings.
• Welding Aptitude/Skill a plus
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• English Language
• High School Diploma or GED

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Participation in the ESOP
• 401k