Assembler I

Texas Hydraulics, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is seeking team members for production support in our hydraulic cylinder manufacturing. You will prepare, clean, inspect, and process components before final assembly in a fast-paced environment.

This full-time role offers opportunities to learn manufacturing processes and grow skills within the organization, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic math including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to use measuring tools (calipers, micrometers).

Responsibilities

• Component Preparation: review work orders, pull and verify components, remove weld splatter, inspect parts for quality, organize materials for downstream operations.
• Parts Washing & Inspection: wash and inspect components for debris/defects, verify parts meet requirements, stamp and identify materials, install required components, prepare work for transfer.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Basic math

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Help build the products that keep industry moving.

At Texas Hydraulics, we manufacture custom hydraulic cylinders and components used in demanding industries around the world. Every finished product starts with quality materials, attention to detail, and employees who take pride in their work.

We're looking for dependable team members to support our hydraulic cylinder production process. In this role, you'll help prepare, clean, inspect, and process components before they move into final assembly.

This is a full-time position with opportunities to learn manufacturing processes and grow your skills within the organization.

What You’ll Do

Depending on production needs, you may be assigned to one of several production support functions.

Component Preparation

• • Review work orders and production documents to identify required materials
• • Pull and verify components for specific work orders
• • Remove weld splatter and prepare components for the next stage of production
• • Inspect parts to ensure they meet quality requirements
• • Organize and stage materials for downstream operations

Parts Washing & Inspection

• • Wash and inspect components for debris, contamination, or defects
• • Verify parts meet documented requirements
• • Stamp and identify materials according to production documentation
• • Install valves, plugs, and other required components
• • Prepare completed work for transfer to the next production operation

General Responsibilities

• • Follow all safety procedures and work instructions
• • Maintain a clean and organized work area
• • Support production goals and team objectives
• • Perform quality checks throughout the process
• • Assist with other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• • High school diploma or GED preferred
• • Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production documentation
• • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• • Ability to use common measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers
• • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• • Dependable attendance and positive teamwork
• • Manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

Why Texas Hydraulics?

• • Opportunity to learn valuable manufacturing skills
• • Stable manufacturing environment
• • Career growth opportunities within production and assembly operations
• • Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) with company match

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, vibration, industrial materials, noise, fumes, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Required PPE may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other required safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

Employees regularly stand, walk, reach, handle materials, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift. Employees must be able to regularly lift and/or move materials as required by the job. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.