Position Purpose/Summary:
Quote, Coordinate, Perform, and Document all Hose Testing opportunities with the Fluid Process Business Unit of SunSource.
Essential Responsibilities/Duties
To be successful in this role, the following is expected:
- Work with Product Manager/Field Sales Representatives/Fabrication Group on Quoting Hose Testing Jobs
- Keep Up-To-Date Calendar on Hose Testing Schedule.
- Coordinate with Temporary Agencies on providing the proper amount of temporary labor for each specific job
- Work with RHFS Transportation Team to ensure delivery of Testing equipment to job site prior to testing start date
- Oversee all testing activities while on-site at customer facility
- On-Site Representative for RHFS Hose Testing Program
- Maintain proper inventory/supplies for Hose Testing Skids (Two Skids – Each Skid to be identical – Spare inventory to be in Burbank or NJ Fab Locations)
- Document all Pass/Fail/Recommend-to-Replace Hose Assemblies for each Testing Job (Excel) – Provide Document to Customer and all Associated Field Sales Representatives
- Provide Customer Quotation for Failed and Replacement Hoses within one week of Test
- Track Hose Testing Quotes, Orders, Hose Assemblies Business generated from Program
- Attend Supplier Training Courses
- Attend NAHAD meetings and training classes
- Quarterly Reporting on Successes/Problems/Business Lost/New Opportunities w/ Product Manager and Director of Business Development
- Work with RHFS Management Team on Hose Assembly Quotations and Orders
- Enter Bill of Materials into Operating System
- Work in conjunction with FAB Department on Open Work Orders and Shipping Dates
- Maintain Appropriate Stocking Levels of Critical Spare Inventory in Hose Assembly Locations
- Work with National Accounts Team on Hose Assembly and Fluid Conveyance RFQ’s and Orders
- Develop Sales Reports for Vendors/Sales Regions/Field Sales Representatives
- Maintain Current and On-Time Expense Reports
- Consistent Communication with Fluid Conveyance Team and National Accounts Group
Licenses/Certificates:
Become NAHAD certified in Hose Assembly/Industrial Hose Technician (NAHAD – Hose and Fitting Organization for Safety Practices and Training) within 6 months of employment.
SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SunSource and has not been reviewed or approved by SunSource.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options are offered alongside wellness programs and an EAP. Offerings also include HSA/HRA and FSA choices that broaden the health coverage scope.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with company match is included and called out in employer-provided materials. This provides a clear foundation for long-term savings within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid vacation and holidays are part of the package, with PTO described as decent and vacation potentially capping near four weeks. These time-off elements contribute to a rounded core benefits menu.
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SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
