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. [](http://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) ### Key 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. ### Candidate 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. ### We offer: - 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