Combination Welder at Texas Hydraulics Inc – Temple, Texas

At Texas Hydraulics, we don’t just build cylinders — we build equipment that keeps America moving. We’re looking for a top-tier welder who takes pride in their craft, thrives on precision, and wants to be part of a team that values skill, safety, and excellence. If you’re ready to put your talent to work on products that make an impact, we want to meet you.

Core Welding Responsibilities

Perform GMAW (MIG) welding on THI products in flat, horizontal, vertical, and occasional overhead positions.

Perform GTAW (TIG) welding on select THI products as required.

Set up and operate welding equipment, including selecting correct wire types/sizes and adjusting amperage, voltage, wire feed speed, and pulse settings per welding documentation.

Execute proper welding techniques to achieve required fusion, bead profile, travel speed, arc length, and torch angle.

Prepare joints and parts for welding, including cleaning, degreasing, grooving, scarfing, clamping, and tacking assemblies.

Quality & Inspection

Conduct visual inspections of welds, including hydro-tube welds, bead characteristics, and first-part checks.

Ensure proper tie-in of starts, stops, and passes.

Perform repair preparation (grinding, sanding) and complete repair welds using approved techniques.

Complete post-repair inspections and verify compliance with welding standards.

Maintain weld integrity with zero NCRs related to welder workmanship.

Finishing & Part Handling

Remove excess weld, slag, and spatter.

Wire-wheel, clean, or otherwise finish welded surfaces to specification.

Preheat parts to required temperatures using a hand torch when specified.

Safety, Ethics, and Teamwork

Follow all THI safety procedures and quality standards.

Uphold the highest ethical standards in all work performed.

Collaborate effectively with team members to meet production goals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

High school diploma, GED, or completion of a technical/vocational welding program.

Minimum of 3 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Ability to pass a 1G (Flat) 1" groove GMAW (MIG) qualification plate test as part of the pre-employment process.

Ability to pass a 5G or 6G groove GTAW (TIG) qualification test on 2.75" OD pipe with backing ring within 60 days of employment.

Proven proficiency in both GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) welding techniques (testing and on-the-job demonstration required).

Ability to follow written instructions, safety rules, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).

Basic math skills necessary for welding measurements (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Why You’ll Love Welding at Texas HydraulicsAt Texas Hydraulics, your welds don’t just join metal — they help move the world. Every cylinder we build supports machines that lift, protect, and power industries across the nation, and YOUR craftsmanship is at the heart of it.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where skill is respected, people are valued, and safety is non-negotiable. Here, your expertise is recognized, your growth is supported, and your work has a purpose you can be proud of every day.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather); risk of radiation and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.