Hose Assembler
Job Description:
Job Purpose:
The successful candidates will manage the following tasks: responsible for the safe fabrication, installation, routine inspection, and repair of hydraulic and industrial hoses. The candidate ensures that all hose assemblies meet strict manufacturer specifications and operational safety standards, helping to minimize costly machinery downtime.
Key Outputs include but are not limited to:
- Install new hose assemblies, fittings, adapters, and nozzles correctly onto machinery, vehicles, or equipment.
- Receiving, Binning, Picking, Dispatching and Delivering of Parts to Customers
- Conduct routine and preventative maintenance checks on equipment hoses to detect wear, tears, leaks, or potential failures.
- Perform rigorous pressure and functional tests on newly assembled or repaired hoses to guarantee safe and leak-free performance.
- Maintain accurate logs of stock levels, daily hose consumption, repairs made, and parts used.
- Adhere strictly to workplace safety regulations, proper fluid handling, and environmental clean-up procedures.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Full Grade 12 Certificate with good grades
- A specialized hydraulic certification is preferred. (Supply Chain Experience/Qualification an added advantage)
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in assembling, maintaining, or repairing hydraulic/industrial hoses, preferably in sectors like mining, agriculture, or heavy machinery.
- Valid Driver's license
- Member of the Engineering Institution or equivalent professional body
- ZAQA certified certificates
- Computer Literate
- Deep knowledge of hose types, sizes, pressure ratings, and thread configurations (e.g., JIC, BSP, NPT).
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and crimping equipment.
- Ability to operate heavy lifting equipment (Forklifts)
- Valid drivers licence