Job Description

Overview

The Hose Assembly Associate is responsible for assembling, inspecting, testing, and preparing hose assemblies and related components according to work instructions, technical specifications, and customer requirements. This hands-on role focuses on producing accurate, quality assemblies while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble hoses, fittings, tubing, and related components according to work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
  • Review assembly instructions, drawings, and parts lists to determine job requirements.
  • Measure, cut, and assemble hose and related components using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Inspect, adjust, and test hose assemblies to verify accuracy, quality, and conformance to specifications.
  • Measure completed assemblies and verify components meet required dimensions and customer requirements.
  • Identify and resolve assembly issues when possible and notify the manager when additional support or resources are needed.
  • Maintain assembly equipment through routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination of repairs as needed.
  • Use tools, equipment, and supplies appropriately to complete work efficiently and minimize waste.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by following company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Complete production records, quality forms, and other required documentation accurately.
  • Follow established work instructions and quality requirements.
  • Communicate assembly issues, product concerns, and equipment problems to the appropriate team members.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet production requirements and customer commitments.
  • Assist with related duties as needed to support department operations.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions, technical drawings, and specifications.
  • Basic math skills, including the ability to perform calculations using different units of measure.
  • Manual dexterity and the ability to handle, assemble, and inspect components.
  • Ability to use measurement tools and verify product dimensions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
  • Ability to operate assembly equipment and troubleshoot routine issues.
  • Basic written communication skills for completing routine reports and documentation.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle when required.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Three months or more of related experience or training preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and acceptable motor vehicle record, as well as possession of a valid driver’s license prior to start date.

How this job compares in Addison, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 24% below the $29/hr median for welding jobs across Texas, where the middle half runs $23–$38/hr across 416 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 18% 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 Addison, TX

Addison, TX currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 548 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Addison, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Addison, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Hose Assembly Associate figures were last recalculated when this page was built.