Job Description

Emerald | Permanent full-time | Monday to Friday

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Experienced Hosemaker looking to step up?

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Southcott is seeking an experienced Hosemaker to join our Emerald branch.

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This is a local opportunity offering regular weekday hours and long-term stability, with strong potential development opportunities.

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Monday-to-Friday day shift

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Local Emerald role—be home every night

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Greater responsibility and career development

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You will manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies to customer requirements, provide responsive customer service and help keep daily branch operations running smoothly.

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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.

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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 n

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- Manufacture industrial and hydraulic hose assemblies
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- Select the correct hoses, fittings and components
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- Identify fittings and thread forms
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- Measure, cut, prepare and crimp hoses accurately
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- Read and interpret product specifications and hydraulic schematics
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- Test hose assemblies as required
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- Complete job records and prepare orders for dispatch
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- Assist customers with product and order enquiries
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- Pick, pack, receive and dispatch stock
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- Maintain a protected, clean and organised workshop
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- Support and guide less experienced team members
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During periods when the Operations Manager is absent, you may also: nn
- Coordinate daily workshop priorities
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- Monitor urgent customer and production requirements
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- Help allocate routine work across the team
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- Communicate operational, safety and stock issues
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- Escalate significant matters to the nominated manager
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- Help ensure routine opening, closing and branch processes are completed
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What we’re looking for nn
- At least one year of hose assembly experience
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- Demonstrated ability to manufacture hose assemblies safely and accurately
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- Experience using crimpers, pressure testers and measuring equipment
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- Ability to identify hose fittings and thread forms
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- Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
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- Strong customer service and communication skills
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- Ability to organise competing priorities and meet deadlines
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- Confidence working independently and supporting other team members
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- Basic computer and data-entry skills
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- Experience with PRONTO or another ERP system would be helpful.
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- A forklift licence and MR truck licence would be advantageous.
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Southcott is one of Australia’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of hydraulic solutions. Established in 1886, we offer the security of a long-standing Australian business and genuine opportunities to develop.

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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.

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We will interview suitable candidates as applications are received.

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Applicants must have appropriate working rights in Australia.

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📌 Hosemaker (Emerald)
🏢 Southcott
📍 Emerald