Hands-On Structural Robotics Assembler for Heavy Machinery

Persona AI Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical benefits (99% employer covered

Equity

Paid time off

Winter break

Job summary

Persona AI Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Structural Robotics Assembler to build the machine body parts, including torsos, limbs, and joints, by hand in tight-tolerance environments.

You will weld, grind, and inspect large components in shipyards and heavy fabrication shops, using calibrated torque wrenches and overhead cranes. This role emphasizes precision, following documented processes, and reading engineering drawings, with overtime paid at 1.5x during production pushes and a strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on mechanical experience in assembly or machine build.
• Real skill with hand tools like torque wrenches, drivers, pullers, and presses.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and assembly work instructions.
• Comfort with precision measuring tools and willingness to learn.
• Pride in workmanship and attention to a one-half-turn off.
• Willingness to follow documented processes exactly.
• Overtime availability with occasional weekend work at 1.5x.

Responsibilities

• Assemble torso, chassis, and limb structures from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Build actuator and joint modules, including strain-wave and planetary gear sets and ball and roller screw actuators.
• Install bearings, bushings, gears, seals, and press-fit parts with alignment and preload settings.
• Torque structural fasteners to specification with calibrated wrenches and torque multipliers.
• Verify joints against acceptance criteria using micrometers and dial indicators.
• Rig, hoist, and position major assemblies using lift assists and overhead cranes.
• Mate connectors and route cables during housing closeout.
• Record build data in shop floor records.
• Flag parts or steps that don’t work and stop the line if needed.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Precision measuring

Attention to detail

Process discipline

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Torque wrenches

Torque multipliers

Overhead cranes

Induction heaters

Bearings presses

Job description

Persona AI Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Structural Robotics Assembler to build the machine body parts, including torsos, limbs, and joints, by hand in tight-tolerance environments.

You will weld, grind, and inspect large components in shipyards and heavy fabrication shops, using calibrated torque wrenches and overhead cranes. This role emphasizes precision, following documented processes, and reading engineering drawings, with overtime paid at 1.5x during production pushes and a strong