Robot Welder

Texas Hydraulics, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. seeks a Robot Operator to run welding robot cells and produce high-quality assemblies that meet THI standards. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and teamwork on the shop floor to ensure parts come together exactly as prints specify.

You will verify parts against drawings, prep weld joints, and load parts correctly. You’ll participate in first-part inspections, inspect finished assemblies, and raise NCRs when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2+ years of welding-related experience.
• Ability to read safety rules, work instructions, prints, and procedures.
• Basic math skills including percentages, measurements, and dimensions.
• Willingness to pass THI Certified Welder Entry Test.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding robot cells to produce quality welds efficiently and consistently.
• Verify parts meet print dimensions before loading into the robot cell.
• Clean and prep parts and weld joints prior to welding.
• Load parts correctly, ensuring proper orientation and rotation per the print.
• Partner with the Lead for first-part inspections.
• Inspect finished assemblies using the assembly control plan to ensure print compliance.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming parts and ensure NCRs are issued when needed.
• Share ideas for process or equipment improvements with Leads and Foremen.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Reading safety rules and prints

Basic math

Limited supervision

Willingness to pass THI Certified Wel-

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years of relevant experience

Job description

If you like working with precision equipment, care about quality craftsmanship, and enjoy seeing parts come together exactly the way they should, this role is for you. As a Robot Operator, you’ll run our welding robot cells and play a key role in producing high-quality assemblies that meet THI standards every time.

This is hands-on work where your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and pride in quality truly matter.

If you like working with precision equipment, care about quality craftsmanship, and enjoy seeing parts come together exactly the way they should, this role is for you. As a Robot Operator, you’ll run our welding robot cells and play a key role in producing high-quality assemblies that meet THI standards every time.

This is hands-on work where your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and pride in quality truly matter.

What You’ll Do

• Operate welding robot cells to produce quality welds efficiently and consistently

• Verify parts meet print dimensions before loading into the robot cell

• Clean and prep parts and weld joints prior to welding

• Load parts correctly, ensuring proper orientation and rotation per the print

• Partner with the Lead for first-part inspections

• Inspect finished assemblies using the assembly control plan to ensure print compliance

• Identify and segregate non-conforming parts and ensure NCRs are issued when needed

• Share ideas for process or equipment improvements with Leads and Foremen

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED or at least 2 years of relevant experience

• Ability to read and understand safety rules, work instructions, prints, and procedures

• Basic math skills, including percentages, measurements, and dimensions

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with limited supervision

• Willingness to work toward passing the THI Certified Welder Entry Test

Work Environment

• Manufacturing setting with exposure to heat, fumes, and airborne particles

• Moderate noise levels typical of a welding environment

• Safety-focused culture with defined quality and inspection standards

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands

• Occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, or kneeling

• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Why THI?

At Texas Hydraulics, we value craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in building quality products and supporting one another on the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.