Welding Team Lead in Temple, Texas at Texas Hydraulics Inc

Texas Hydraulics is seeking an experienced Welding Lead to provide day-to-day leadership for our welding operations while remaining hands-on in production. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring quality standards are met, production schedules stay on track, and team members have the support they need to succeed.

If you're an experienced welder who enjoys mentoring others, troubleshooting challenges, and setting the standard for quality and safety, we'd love to hear from you.

• Perform MIG welding on steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and welding specifications.
• Lead daily welding activities to support production schedules and quality expectations.
• Perform first-piece inspections for both robotic and manual welding operations.
• Load, verify, and troubleshoot robotic welding programs.
• Assign and prioritize work based on production requirements.
• Train, coach, and mentor new and existing welders on welding techniques, robotic processes, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Position, align, clamp, and tack components prior to welding.
• Inspect completed welds for quality, penetration, appearance, and conformance to specifications.
• Prepare parts for welding by cleaning, grinding, beveling, or other required methods.
• Repair weld defects, cracks, or damaged components as needed.
• Remove slag, spatter, and excess weld material to produce a clean finished product.
• Work closely with supervisors and quality personnel to resolve welding or production issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Several years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring employees is preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment welding test.
• Ability to obtain AWS D1.1 certification within 12 months of hire.
• Experience operating or supporting robotic welding equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Regularly use hands to handle tools, materials, and equipment.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and occasionally climb or balance.
• Must have close vision, depth perception, and the ability to evaluate weld quality.

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment where employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical equipment, welding fumes, airborne particles, heat, vibration, and loud noise. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

At Texas Hydraulics, our leaders work alongside their teams to build quality products while developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, and we provide opportunities for employees to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas Hydraulics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.