HSC- Fabricator

Hydraulic Hose Fabricator

This position is set in a Hydraulic Hose Shop with a heavy emphasis on manufacturing. Under direct supervision, the HSC-Fabricator makes hydraulic hose assemblies for a variety of high-profile customers necessitating superb craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Fabricator is responsible for executing high precision operations and meeting specifications whilst working within very tight tolerances by interpreting blueprints, consulting specifications, and following the processes in place. The Fabricator operates all kinds of mechanical tools and machinery under the guidance of a supervisor.

Job Duties

• Hydraulic Hose Assembly: Assemble hydraulic hoses according to specifications, ensuring correct lengths, fittings, and any other components as per the bill of materials work order.
• Reading Schematics: Interpret and follow schematics for hose assembly and cylinder work, ensuring compliance with design requirements.
• Measuring and Cutting: Use rulers and calipers to measure hose lengths accurately and operate saws to cut hoses to specified dimensions.
• Crimping: Operate crimping machines to secure fittings onto hoses, ensuring proper crimping techniques to maintain integrity and performance.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished hoses for quality, checking for leaks, proper fittings, and adherence to specifications. Report any discrepancies.
• Maintaining Equipment: Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment (saws, crimpers, etc.) to ensure they are in good working order.
• Inventory Management: Assist in tracking inventory levels of hoses, fittings, and supplies, notifying management of any shortages or reordering needs.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols while operating machinery and handling materials to maintain a safe work environment.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to streamline production processes and improve efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production runs, including part numbers and quantities produced, for quality assurance and inventory tracking.

Education & Experience: Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Knowledge and ability to read a ruler.
• Read and understand work orders.
• Knowledge of mathematics and its application.

Physical Demands: Requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination. Ability to handle material up to 100 pounds.

Company Information: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.