Hose Fabricator

McGill Hose & Coupling Inc; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid training

Wellness resources

Job summary

McGill Hose & Coupling Inc in East Longmeadow, MA, is seeking a warehouse associate to support our fabrication team by making hoses, maintaining production orders, and organizing inventory.

You will identify fittings, measure parts, and ensure assemblies meet AS9100D standards, with safety and accuracy at the core of every task. Forklift certification is a plus, and the role offers opportunities for growth within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of warehouse experience.
• Strong measurement skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Able to learn warehouse operations, products and equipment quickly.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; pass a background check and/or drug screen.
• Hose assembly experience and forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify hose and proper fittings, as well as locate the correct crimp specs for each assembly.
• Compare picked parts to the bill of material on the production order for accuracy.
• Make sure each assembly is measured, cut, assembled, crimped, tested and tagged correctly.
• Build and repair assemblies to the correct standard under our AS9100D Quality Management System, recording test information accurately on the traveler.
• Safely test hoses and assemblies.
• Operate the laser etcher, light fabricating hand tools, and materials handling equipment, welder or forklift as needed.
• Escalate any barriers to production flow to management right away.
• Report safety issues, non-compliances, injuries and near-misses immediately.
• Follow all safety requirements, use proper PPE at all times and keep a clean, organized work area.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Measurement skills

Independence

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Hose assembly experience

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

McGill Hose & Coupling is a leading distributor of hydraulic and industrial hoses and a custom hose assembly shop. Family-owned since 1962, we have locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Our East Longmeadow facility is AS9100D certified. As part of the Fabrication team, you'll handle a wide range of tasks that keep operations running efficiently. Typical duties include making hoses, maintaining production orders, and organizing and inspecting inventory.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Identify hose and proper fittings, as well as locate the correct crimp specs for each assembly.
• Compare picked parts to the bill of material on the production order for accuracy.
• Make sure each assembly is measured, cut, assembled, crimped, tested and tagged correctly.
• Build and repair assemblies to the correct standard under our AS9100D Quality Management System, recording test information accurately on the traveler.
• Safely test hoses and assemblies.
• Operate the laser etcher, light fabricating hand tools, and materials handling equipment, welder or forklift as needed.
• Escalate any barriers to production flow to management right away.
• Report safety issues, non-compliances, injuries and near-misses immediately.
• Follow all safety requirements, use proper PPE at all times and keep a clean, organized work area.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of warehouse experience
• Strong measurement skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to quickly learn warehouse operations, products and equipment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; able to pass a background check and/or drug screen
• Hose assembly experience and forklift certification a plus

Education

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid training and opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

McGill Hose & Coupling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law — including the laws of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. McGill Hose & Coupling provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.