Welding & Assembly Production Lead

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. • Temple, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Hydraulics is seeking a hands-on lead to coordinate production from welding through final assembly. The role supports production schedules, weld quality, employee training, and accurate material and work-order records. The lead provides day-to-day direction and coaching to line employees while continuing to perform welding and other production work. This position does not have direct supervisory authority; performance or conduct concerns are brought to the supervisor.

The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, welding fumes, heat, and noise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The job 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of related welding or assembly experience.
• 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.
• Ability to complete AWS D1.1 certification within 12 months of hire.
• Regular standing and walking, and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical school education.

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.
• Bring employee performance or conduct concerns to the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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