Hose Technician - Manufacturing Associate

Value Added Distributors in Rockford, IL is hiring a Production Associate – Hose Assembler for a steady full‑time weekday day shift (Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm).

Do you love working with your hands, measuring twice, and delivering quality every time? Are you energized by a clean, well‑lit workspace and a team that respects your craft? If you are ready, apply today and put your skills to work where they truly matter.

You’ll earn $18 an hour and enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) with employer match
. Beyond the basics, you’ll join a team built on integrity, respect, and continuous improvement, with advancement from within, a clean, well‑lit environment, and a culture where hard work is recognized, ideas are valued, and people comes first.

You start your day as a Hose Technician – Manufacturing Associate at 7:00 am, reviewing specs and customer requirements, then move from measuring and cutting hose to crimping fittings with confidence, assembling hydraulic hose assemblies that meet production guidelines without compromise. You verify accuracy with tape measures and digital calipers, keep quality processes tight, and complete inspection paperwork with care. Throughout the shift, you safely operate hand and power tools and equipment, maintain a neat, clean work area, and build detailed knowledge of production processes.

You communicate clearly, work efficiently, and support your team, including other duties as assigned, so everything ships right the first time.

Would you excel in this position? Here’s what you need:

• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds using proper lifting techniques
• Skill using equipment such as saws, crimpers, forklifts, etc
• Computer skills are highly desirable
• Comfort applying basic math skills in production settings
• Ability to use and read tape measures and digital calipers
• You work quickly, accurately, and independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 18 years of age or older is required to operate equipment
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred:
Computer skills are highly desirable.

At Value Added Distributors, LLC, we take pride in being a workplace where careers flourish, and people feel supported. Since 1995, our mission has been to blend practical innovation with a strong foundation of integrity, respect, and continuous improvement. We may be a growing company, but we operate with close‑knit values of a small business, offering a clean, well‑maintained environment and clear pathways for advancement.

Our commitment to long‑term career development ensures that every team member feels valued, heard, and recognized for their contributions. Here, your work matters, your growth is encouraged, and people always comes first.

If you’re ready to turn your craftsmanship into a career, apply today for our Production Associate – Hose Assembler role. Our initial application is quick, easy, and mobile‑friendly, so you can apply in minutes right from your phone.