Emerald | Permanent full time | Monday to Friday
Experienced Hosemaker looking to step up?
Southcott is seeking an experienced Hosemaker to join our Emerald branch.
This is a local opportunity offering regular weekday hours and long-term stability, with strong potential development opportunities.
Monday-to-Friday day shift
Local Emerald role—be home every night
Greater responsibility and career development
About the role
You will manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies to customer requirements, provide responsive customer service and help keep daily branch operations running smoothly.
You'll need to be confident selecting hoses and fittings, identifying thread forms, operating crimping equipment and producing safe, accurate hose assemblies with limited supervision.
When the Operations Manager is away, you may also assist with coordinating daily workflow, prioritising urgent customer orders and escalating operational issues to the nominated manager.
What you'll do
Manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies
Select the correct hoses, fittings and components
Identify fittings and thread forms
Measure, cut, prepare and crimp hoses accurately
Read and interpret product specifications and hydraulic schematics
Test hose assemblies as required
Complete job records and prepare orders for dispatch
Assist customers with product and order enquiries
Pick, pack, receive and dispatch stock
Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop
Support and guide less experienced team members
During periods when the Operations Manager is absent,



you may also:
Coordinate daily workshop priorities
Monitor urgent customer and production requirements
Help allocate routine work across the team
Communicate operational, safety and stock issues
Escalate significant matters to the nominated manager
Help ensure routine opening, closing and branch processes are completed
What we're looking for
At least one year of hose assembly experience
Demonstrated ability to manufacture hose assemblies safely and accurately
Experience using crimpers, pressure testers and measuring equipment
Ability to identify hose fittings and thread forms
Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
Confidence working independently and supporting other team members
Basic computer and data-entry skills
Experience with PRONTO or another ERP system would be helpful.
A forklift licence and MR truck licence would be advantageous.
Southcott is one of Australia's leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions.
Established in ****, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business and genuine opportunities to develop.
This role provides the opportunity to use your hosemaking experience, take on broader responsibility and build your career—without FIFO or extended mine-site rosters.
We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received.
Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.
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