Welding & Assembly Production Lead — Drive Quality & Output

Texas Hydraulics; Texas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Hydraulics is seeking a hands-on Welding & Assembly Production Lead to coordinate welding through final assembly on the shop floor in Temple, TX. You will drive production schedules, train welders, and maintain accurate material/work order records while continuing to perform welding and other production tasks.

This lead role emphasizes practical, on-the-line leadership without direct supervisory authority, requiring AWS D1.1 readiness within 12 months and strong collaboration with Quality

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Blueprint reading

Welding proficiency

Train and communicate

ERP basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree/tech school preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Texas Hydraulics is seeking a hands-on Welding & Assembly Production Lead to coordinate welding through final assembly on the shop floor in Temple, TX. You will drive production schedules, train welders, and maintain accurate material/work order records while continuing to perform welding and other production tasks.

This lead role emphasizes practical, on-the-line leadership without direct supervisory authority, requiring AWS D1.1 readiness within 12 months and strong collaboration with Quality