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Overview

The Hose Tech position involves supporting the assembly work group by assembling hydraulic hoses and components to factory specifications for external customers. The role requires mechanical aptitude and attention to detail, with a focus on assisting industrial customers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist industrial customers in assembling hydraulic hose parts or components.
  • Cut, fit, and assemble hose and hose fittings, inspecting or testing completed assemblies.
  • Maintain proper inventory by counting, reordering, or shipping materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED typically required.
  • Knowledge of different hoses and thread configurations and basic hydraulic principles.
  • Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Ability to use various hand tools and shop equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
  • Basic knowledge of fluid power.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 46% below the $40/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, where the middle half runs $31–$57/hr across 73 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 4% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 101 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 61 different employers. 64 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Motion currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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