Assembly Mechanic Specialist at Texas Hydraulics Inc – Temple, Texas

What You’ll Do
You’ll take hydraulic cylinders that have been machined and repaired and bring them back to life. This role is hands-on, detail-driven, and critical to delivering reliable, leak-free cylinders that are ready to go back into service.

If you take pride in building things the right way, catching issues before they become problems, and producing work you’d stand behind, this is your lane.

• Tear down and rebuild hydraulic cylinders, rods, pistons, glands, seals, and related components
• Install seal kits with the right orientation, lubrication, and fit, no shortcuts
• Verify all parts meet spec before assembly, if something’s off, you catch it
• Apply proper torque, fastener methods, and assembly techniques per standards
• Perform alignment and fit checks to ensure smooth operation and long-term durability
• Conduct functional checks including stroke verification and pre-test inspections
• Support pressure testing and leak detection to ensure cylinders are service-ready
• Pull parts, match to bill of materials, and confirm everything lines up before build
• Clean, inspect, and prep components, including removing debris or weld splatter
• Install valves, plugs, and stamp components to match job tracking requirements
• Use tools like torque wrenches, presses, and lifting equipment safely and effectively
• Keep your workspace clean and controlled, contamination matters in this work

• You know hydraulic cylinders or heavy mechanical assembly, and you’ve done it hands-on
• You can read prints, work instructions, and parts breakdowns without guessing
• You understand tolerances, fits, and why the small details matter
• You’re comfortable working with large components (up to 2,000 lbs and 15 ft)
• You can measure accurately using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures
• You’ve got solid math skills, fractions, decimals, and real-world application
• You can keep up in a production environment without cutting corners

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus
• 2 or more years working with hydraulic cylinders, heavy equipment repair, or similar
• 5 or more years of mechanical assembly/disassembly experience preferred
• Experience with cylinder testing methods is a plus
• Forklift experience is a plus

• Work closely with machinists, quality, and engineering to solve fit-up or quality issues
• Help identify root causes and support corrective actions
• Share your knowledge and help train newer team members
• Set the standard for workmanship and accountability on the floor

This is a manufacturing environment. You’ll be working around moving equipment, loud noise, and occasionally wet or humid conditions.

• Regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Work with hands, tools, and equipment throughout the shift
• Occasionally stand, walk, kneel, or crouch as needed