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Overview

The position of Temperature Instrument Assembler requires a skilled Instrument Technician with a minimum of 6 years of experience in assembling temperature instruments, particularly thermocouples and RTDs. The role emphasizes technical proficiency in welding and soldering, along with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, weld, and solder temperature instruments (thermocouples and RTDs) per engineering specifications.
  • Perform TIG welding and silver soldering of components, ensuring a high standard of workmanship.
  • Inspect finished assemblies for quality and accuracy.
  • Maintain accurate records of production and quality checks.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to deliver products on schedule.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years assembling temperature instruments, including extensive work with thermocouples and RTDs.
  • Proficient in TIG welding and silver soldering.
  • Ability to weld and solder thermocouples and RTDs to precise quality standards.
  • Experience in working with a variety of metal types.
  • Understanding of temperature sensing technologies.
  • Demonstrated reliability and strong organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to meet production deadlines.
  • Capable of effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate assemblies and adhering to safety and quality guidelines.
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How this job compares in Lewisville, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 341 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Lewisville, TX

Lewisville, TX currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Lewisville, or widen the search to Texas.

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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