Robot Welder

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. • Temple, TX

3d

About The Position

The Robot Welder operates welding robot cells to produce high-quality assemblies that meet Texas Hydraulics (THI) standards. This hands-on manufacturing role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. The operator verifies and prepares parts, loads them correctly into robot cells, and inspects completed assemblies for compliance with prints and quality standards. The role works in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. The position involves frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and hand use, as well as occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, or kneeling. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 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 ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work toward passing the THI Certified Welder Entry Test.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and use of hands, and occasional climbing, balancing, crouching, or kneeling.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding robot cells to produce quality welds efficiently and consistently.
• Verify parts meet print dimensions before loading them into the robot cell.
• Clean and prepare parts and weld joints before welding.
• Load parts correctly, ensuring proper orientation and rotation according to the print.
• Partner with the Lead on first-part inspections.
• Inspect finished assemblies using the assembly control plan to ensure compliance with prints.
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED