Welding & Assembly Production Lead

Texas Hydraulics, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is seeking a hands-on lead to coordinate production from welding through final assembly. You will guide line workers, perform welding duties, and help keep schedules on track while ensuring weld quality and accurate records.

You will train welders and newer staff on procedures, read blueprints, and maintain ERP documentation. AWS D1.1 certification is targeted within 12 months of hire, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Two years or more welding or assembly experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to train and communicate with employees at different skill levels.
• Experience documenting training results and maintaining records.
• Must complete AWS D1.1 certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assign and coordinate work across welding, robotic welding, and assembly to meet production schedules.
• Perform manual welding, support robotic welding operations, and complete first-piece checks.
• Train and coach new and current employees on welding processes, work instructions, weld quality, and safe work practices.
• Evaluate welding skills, document training results, and help employees prepare for AWS D1.1 certification testing.
• Review welds for conformance to specifications and work with Quality and Welding Engineering to address recurring issues.
• Monitor materials and welding supplies, initiate replenishment, and help prevent shortages on the line.
• Complete inventory counts and record material usage, work order completions, scrap, and returns in the ERP system.
• Identify production or equipment issues, coordinate with other departments, and recommend improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Welding leadership

Training and coaching

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

ERP transactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical schooling

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Texas Hydraulics is looking for a hands-on lead to coordinate production from welding through final assembly. In this role, you’ll help keep work moving to schedule, support weld quality, train welders, and maintain accurate material and work order records. You’ll provide day-to-day direction to employees on the line while continuing to perform welding and other production work.

Texas Hydraulics is looking for a hands-on lead to coordinate production from welding through final assembly. In this role, you’ll help keep work moving to schedule, support weld quality, train welders, and maintain accurate material and work order records. You’ll provide day-to-day direction to employees on the line while continuing to perform welding and other production work.

What you’ll do

• Assign and coordinate work across welding, robotic welding, and assembly to meet production schedules.
• Perform manual welding, support robotic welding operations, and complete first-piece checks.
• Train and coach new and current employees on welding processes, work instructions, weld quality, and safe work practices.
• Evaluate welding skills, document training results, and help employees prepare for AWS D1.1 certification testing.
• Review welds for conformance to specifications and work with Quality and Welding Engineering to address recurring issues.
• Monitor materials and welding supplies, initiate replenishment, and help prevent shortages on the line.
• Complete inventory counts and record material usage, work order completions, scrap, and returns in the ERP system.
• Identify production or equipment issues, coordinate with other departments, and recommend improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is alead position without direct supervisory authority. You’ll direct and coach day-to-day work and bring performance or conduct concerns to the supervisor.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or GED and at least two years of related welding or assembly experience.
• Ability to demonstrate welding proficiency through a pre-employment weld test.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Ability to train and communicate with employees at different skill levels.
• Basic computer skills for ERP transactions and training records.

You must be able to complete AWS D1.1 certification within 12 months of hire. An associate degree or technical school education is preferred.

Work environment and physical requirements

This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, welding fumes, heat, and noise. The work involves regular standing and walking and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and job-related factors, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.