Seasonal Cutting Mechanical Assembler (3+ Months)- 1st Shift Monday-Friday

ESAB • Denton, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ESAB Corporation is hiring a Cutting Mechanical Assembler based in Denton, Texas. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role assembles mechanical components and equipment used in welding and cutting, including power supplies, wire feeders, torches, and gas systems. The position also includes basic electrical assembly and configuring machine software, firmware, and hard drive images to customer specifications and product requirements.

The work takes place in a manufacturing facility and involves interpreting technical drawings and work instructions, assembling and testing components, and collaborating with assembly technicians, engineers, and quality inspectors. The facility environment includes industrial machinery and occasional proximity to welding and cutting operations. Required PPE includes a hi-visibility vest, safety glasses, and steel-toed safety shoes. The role involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds; exposure to noise, metal dust, and varying temperatures may occur. Occasional overtime may be required. The position is seasonal and listed as lasting 3+ months, with a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Mechanical assembly experience; experience with heavy-duty equipment, industrial tools, or welding systems is preferred.
• Solid understanding of pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Manual dexterity, mechanical intuition, and attention to precision.
• Basic electrical assembly experience, including wiring harness installation, cable routing, connector assembly, and electrical component mounting.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with standard software applications for accessing work instructions, loading software images, and completing production documentation.
• Comfort working with metal parts, sharp edges, and in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Wear required shop-floor PPE: hi-visibility vest, safety glasses, and steel-toed safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

• Hydraulic experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical drawings, exploded views, and mechanical diagrams into assembled equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, and torque wrenches to assemble housings, mounts, regulators, feed systems, and precision components.
• Fit and align components to meet tight tolerances and produce clean, reliable assemblies.
• Identify misalignments, mechanical faults, or design issues during assembly and work with engineering or quality control to resolve them.
• Perform mechanical functionality checks, airflow tests, and component diagnostics before equipment proceeds to final testing or shipping.
• Perform basic electrical assembly, including wiring harness installation, cable routing, connector assembly, and electrical component mounting according to diagrams and work instructions.
• Load, update, and verify machine software, firmware, and hard drive images according to customer specifications and product requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED