Overview
The Conveyance Technician operates hydraulic bending equipment and assembles hydraulic hoses to precise customer specifications. This position is embedded on-site at the customer's facility in Waverly, Iowa, as part of a partnership between IFP and the customer. The role keeps the customer's hose and fitting stock at the right levels and provides responsive, on-thefly hose assembly when the customer needs it. Because the position works at the customer site with limited day-to-day oversight, it calls for a self-starter who can work independently, hold quality and safety standards, and represent IFP well to the customer
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Inventory
- Provides excellent customer service, including on-the-fly hose assembly when the customer needs it.
- Maintains the customer's stock levels of hose, tubing, fittings, and supplies.
- Represents IFP professionally on-site as part of the customer partnership.
- Works independently with limited direct supervision to keep the customer supported.
Hose Fabrication
- Sets up machines by selecting the proper tooling, dies, and fixtures.
- Cuts, measures, and assembles hydraulic hoses according to specifications.
- Installs fittings and couplings and crimps hose ends using hydraulic crimping equipment.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
Quality and Inspection
- Inspects hose assemblies for proper installation, accuracy, and overall quality.
- Measures and inspects finished parts using calipers, gauges, and other measuring tools.
Equipment and Material Handling
- Performs routine machine maintenance and troubleshoots minor mechanical issues.
- Assists with shipping and receiving, including material handling and inventory support.
Safety and Housekeeping
- Follows all IFP safety procedures and wears appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Follows the additional safety and site requirements of the customer's facility.
- Keeps the work area clean and organized in line with safety and housekeeping standards.
Collaboration
- Collaborates with team members and the supervisor to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the customer partnership and IFP.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Self-starter able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, hose assembly, or a related field preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with measuring tools and basic math skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Professional manner suited to working on-site at a customer facility.
- Fork lift certification maintained using IFP and Customer facility requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent use of hands for assembly, measuring, and tool operation.
Working Conditions
- Based on-site at the customer's facility in Waverly, Iowa, as part of an IFP / customer partnership.
- Subject to both IFP safety requirements and the additional safety and site requirements of the customer.
- Fast-paced assembly environment with exposure to shop noise, fluids, and energized equipment.
- Standard personal protective equipment is required.
Compensation
- Starting pay approximately $25 per hour, based on experience.
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
