Instrumentation Prepper (Weekend)

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA!

Headquarters in Cleveland OH with regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling.

We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth.

The Prepper performs manual and machine-assisted preparation activities in support of assigned production areas. This role ensures materials, components, or assemblies are properly prepared to meet process, quality, and safety requirements for subsequent manufacturing operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Prepares materials, components, or assemblies to a required condition to support downstream production processes.
• Operates preparation equipment, tools, and machinery as required, following established work instructions, safety guidelines, and training.
• Performs inspection, handling, setup, and basic modification activities to ensure preparation requirements are met.
• Supplies workstations with required materials and assists with job completion as needed.
• Reads and follows job instructions, work orders, specifications, and applicable documentation.
• Performs basic measurements and calculations to verify preparation requirements.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Demonstrates flexibility by responding productively to changes in work assignments, priorities, or processes.
• Adheres to all safety policies, procedures, and work instructions, and actively contributes to maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment as required (training provided).

Core Competencies

• Safety awareness
• Quality focus
• Communication
• Team effectiveness
• Continuous learning
• Customer focus
• Integrity and trust
• Interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; occasional assistance may be required for heavier items.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, twist, and kneel.
• Ability to use hands for handling tools, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Adequate vision (including color differentiation where required for the role).

Hose Master is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.