Fabrication Technician/ Warehouse Associate

Sunsrce; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarty Equipment in Hobbs, NM is recruiting a shop assistant to support gasket, hose, and seal operations. You will help fabricate hoses, measure components, and perform routine maintenance while working under supervision in a busy, safety‑driven shop environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic math and measurement skills, with lifting capabilities up to 50 lbs. Training will cover lean practices and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to use a tape measure and perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gasket, hose, mechanical seal, cylinder repair and conveyor belting duties.
• Use tools to measure, cut gaskets and fabricate hoses.
• General shop duties; work under close supervision.
• Count inventory for cycle counts and maintain stock.
• Clean equipment and shop areas; follow lean and safety rules.
• Operate fork lift (with certification) and use tape measure.
• Assist in hose and mechanical seal departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tape measure use

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

McCarty Equipment, a SunSource company, is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of hose. With 17 locations across North America, we provide a wide range of hose, valves, gaskets, fittings and tools. We have the capability to provide support for all your industrial and MRO needs with a vast array of tools, hand tools, fasteners, consumables, and a factory authorized tool repair facility. Check us out! www.mccartyequipment.com

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in any area of the shop to include the gasket, hose, mechanical seal, cylinder repair and/or conveyor belting departments.
• Uses various tools to measure, manipulate and cut gaskets and fabricate hoses and other related products.
• Assist in general shop duties. Works under close supervision.
• Participate in counting inventory for cycle counts and maintain stock (i.e., tag, stack, sort, keep organized).
• Clean equipment and all shop areas.
• Participate in lean activity and safety regulations.
• Regularly make suggestions for improvement and work on continuous improvement projects for lean, quality and safety.
• Operate soft gasket press, circle cutter, allpax cutter, and shears, paint gaskets or use a punch press machine with dies to cut soft gaskets.
• Assist hose area with basic duties such as hose banding and crimping, roll, cut or test hoses. Assist in the hydro or hydraulic hose area.
• Assist in mechanical seal department, disassembly of mechanical seals, cleaning, bead blasting of components, and receive, pack and ship mechanical seals and components.
• Assist shipping to ship, pack, receive items and build crates.
• Operate forklift upon certification.
• Use tape measure regularly.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (GED) required.
• 1 year industrial shop experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Must be able to use a tape measure and understand basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

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