Hose Technician

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assembly including assembling and testing of hose, pipe, and valve assemblies
• Visually verifies assembly compliance to customer and company specifications.
• Utilizes hand and power tools, electronic and pneumatic testing fixtures and devices.
• Perform pipe and hose fabrication using supplied equipment and tools.
• Maintain all work areas in a neat and orderly condition. Detect and report all faulty equipment, defective materials, improper operations and unusual conditions to warehouse manager. Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• Load, unload and secure loads when transporting materials on an open bed truck and/or trailer
• Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

Essential Mental Functions:

• Good mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent math and mechanical skills.
• Willing to help in other areas of department as necessary.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have clean background and be able to pass both a pre-employment & random drug test(s).
• Must be able to, or possess ability to learn how to, operate large warehouse equipment; including forklift, Conrac pipe fabrication machine, overhead cranes, and electrical meters, and air/battery powered tools.
• Must be able to work off hours, weekends, and OT when needed based on business needs.
• Knowledge of rigging, lifting and moving heavy and awkward products.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired, Technical Certifications preferred.
• 1-3 year's previous shop experience desired; experience with welding preferred but not required.
• Basic computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of required equipment, including hand tools, power tools, machining equipment, etc.
• Clean driving record.

Work Environment:

Standard warehouse environment; including machine shop, paint booth, equipment operation, shipping & receiving, inventory area.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.