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Hose Master

Hose Master

Manufactures metal hose and expansion joints

Area Leader - Instrumentation Welding

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Euclid, OH, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The ability to understand and follow English instructions is required.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing and/or fabrication is required.
  • Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency are required.
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • The ability to stand for long periods of time is required.
  • The ability to bend, squat, stoop, twist, and kneel is required.
  • The ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week is required.
Responsibilities
  • Own work order progress by setting the pace and expectations for daily execution and throughput while ensuring requirements and company guidelines are met.
  • Lead by example to uphold a culture of ownership, clear communication, and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to proactively support operators while identifying, escalating, and resolving issues that impact delivery, quality, and safety.
  • Run shift start-up meetings to align team priorities and communicate clear expectations using Lean Daily Management practices for seamless shift-to-shift transition.
  • Serve as a hands-on leader by stepping into any function as needed to support flow and results with real-time reporting.
  • Ensure employees are properly trained for assigned work with required tools, calibrated equipment, materials, and information while contributing to employee development plans.
  • Support first-piece inspection sign-offs, post-interruption validations, and quality checks throughout the shift.
  • Partner with the Supervisor and Planning to coordinate labor and machine assignments to achieve daily production goals while identifying unstaffed equipment issues.
  • Maintain Hose Master's standards for housekeeping, 5S, preventive maintenance, and emergency response protocol.

About the company

Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, serving core industrial markets such as power generation, refining and petrochemicals, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. Its products are metal hoses and expansion joints designed to channel fluids or gases while accommodating movement, vibration, and thermal expansion; they are made through fabrication and welding, with custom engineering to fit specific applications. The company differentiates itself by scale (over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space), customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and deep application expertise, aiming to be the preferred supplier through reliable service and technical know-how. Hose Master’s goal is to be the first choice for metal hose and expansion joint solutions by combining design capability, production quality, and superior customer support.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Hose Master launched 2026 content around data-center liquid cooling and Gulf Coast marine uses.
  • Hose Master had 68 active 2026 job postings, nearly doubling 2025.
  • National Hose still markets Hose Master assemblies in June 2026, expanding channel reach.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount slipped to 496 in 2026, signaling limited growth despite active hiring.
  • Metraflex and Microflex rank close behind Hose Master in 2026 buyer attention.
  • A 2027 data-center cooling bet fails if hyperscalers standardize nonmetal alternatives.

What makes Hose Master unique

  • Founded 1982, Hose Master leads North America in flexible metal hose and bellows.
  • It operates four U.S. manufacturing sites: Cleveland, Houston, Atlanta, and Reno.
  • Its 500,000-square-foot footprint and ASME stamps support demanding industrial customers.

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