Pipe Table Operator / Industrial Hose Fabricator

Stuart Hose & Pipe , a SunSource company, is the leading hose and pipe distributer in the Southwest with over 70,000 in-stock products. We service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more. Our team of experts raise the bar. www.stuarthose.com

The Pipe Table Operator / Industrial Hose Fabricator works in the shop cutting, threading, and grooving pipe, as well as fabricating heavy-duty industrial hose assemblies. This is a hands-on mechanical fabrication role requiring comfort around shop equipment, chop saws, pipe threaders, and crimping machinery.

Shift: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

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Responsibilities

Pipe Processing: Measure, cut, bevel, thread, and roll-groove carbon steel, stainless, and galvanized pipe using pipe threading machines (e.g., RIDGID 300/535) and grooving equipment.; Hose Fabrication: Cut industrial suction, discharge, petroleum, water, and chemical hoses to exact customer cut lengths, attach fittings using internal expansion, band clamps, or large-bore crimpers.; Quality Inspection: Use tape measures, calipers, and thread gauges to verify cut lengths, thread engagement, groove depths, and crimp diameters match work order specs.; Shop Safety & Upkeep: Perform pre-shift safety checks on equipment, monitor die wear and cutting oil levels, change saw blades/dies, and maintain a clean, chip-free fabrication area.; Material Handling: Move pipe bundles, hose reels, and finished assemblies using forklifts, overhead cranes/hoists, or pipe stands.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in pipe fabrication, industrial hose assembly, machine operation, or metal shop production.; Tool Competency: Proven experience operating pipe threading/grooving machines (RIDGID or similar) and power cutting saws.; Measurement Proficiency: Must be able to read a standard tape measure down to 1/16" and use basic gauges/calipers.; Physical Demands: Heavy industrial environment, must be comfortable lifting 50–75 lbs occasionally, working around cutting fluids/machinery, and standing throughout the shift.

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k; Paid Vacation and Holidays; Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities; A supportive, team-focused environment; Stability in a well-established company