# Hose Technician Level 1

> Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-08

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Hydraquip

## Description

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee owned company. Hydraquip is a fluid power distributor for over 40 world class brands of products as well as a provider of value added solutions to customers including pump/motor assemblies, mobile valve assemblies, hose kits, repair, hydraulic power units and electrohydraulic solutions. With offices in Houston, Dallas, Tulsa, Memphis, Denver and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.  

**The Hose Technician** – Level 1 is responsible for all aspects of hose assembly, quality control, packaging, tagging and kitting.

Specific responsibilities may include:

-   Fabricates Hose assemblies as per customer specifications.
-   Fabricates and identifies Hydraulic hose assemblies.
-   Calibrates and resets hydraulic hose crimpers.
-   Measures and calibrates hose ends on permanent style fittings.
-   Uses digital calipers to determine crimp quality and integrity.
-   Fabricates hose assemblies using the reusable style hose fittings.
-   Accurately measures and sets phase angle orientation on hydraulic hose assemblies, permanent and reusable styles.
-   Provides customer sales counter service as needed for parts and service operations.
-   Maintains good technical skills and upkeep in training within the fluid connector business.
-   Operates hose cut-off machine.
-   Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.

## Requirements

Education and Training

-   High school diploma or G.E.D.
-   Technical school certificate or associate’s degree a plus.
-   Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.

Experience

-   Up to two (2) years of experience in hydraulic hose assembly.
-   Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience.
-   Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

Knowledge and Skills  

-   Good communication skills.
-   Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
-   Good physical skills on equipment and an aptitude for manual work.
-   Solid equipment and parts knowledge.
-   Warehousing training in a distribution, manufacturing, or dealership environment.
-   Knowledgeable on shipping methods and procedures.

Physical and Safety Requirements

-   Able to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
-   Able to stand, walk, sit, and bend, 8 – 10 hours per day.
-   Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
-   Able to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
-   Able to pass a drug test.
-   Able to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check.
-   Exposure to a production environment.
-   Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

## Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

**What is an ESOP?**

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

-   Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
-   ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.
-   Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.

## Apply

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