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Overview

Thomson Power Systems, a Regal Rexnord company, is a leading manufacturer in the Power Generation Industry, seeking a Mechanical Assembly Lead Hand to assist in building a new facility in Arlington, TX. The role involves leading mechanical assembly operations and ensuring project completion in line with company standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical assembly of switchgear enclosures, frames, and bus structures according to drawings, work instructions, and BOM.
  • Assign daily tasks, balance workload, and adjust priorities based on production schedule and supervisor direction.
  • Assist the Production Supervisor with the preparation and setup of workstations and materials for daily tasks.
  • Update and lead daily tier meetings, Gemba walks, and VDM with associates in accordance with RBS standards.
  • Ensure work instructions, standards, and specifications related to tasks are followed.
  • Proactively promote the RBS and Values.
  • Promote and practice Lean manufacturing processes as per RBS standards.
  • Follow and drive compliance with site ISO standards and practices.
  • Ensure all EHS procedures, goals, and site initiatives are followed consistently.
  • Collaborate with the extended team on investigations related to Safety, Quality, and other issues.

Requirements

  • Minimum High school diploma or GED required, technical diploma/certifications in electrical, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of directly related manufacturing experience in electrical panel/switchgear assembly.
  • Experience leading a crew of assemblers/technicians, assigning work, giving instructions, coaching, and providing performance feedback.
  • Strong knowledge in low/medium voltage switchgear assembly, wiring, and testing including reading complex electric schematics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve practical electrical and mechanical problems on the line.
  • Demonstrated adherence to Regal Rexnord Values: Integrity, Responsibility, passion to win, Performance, customer success.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This is a fully onsite role.
  • Location: Arlington, TX
  • Schedule: 5:45AM-4:15PM
  • Must successfully complete employer-provided training during the first 6 weeks of onboarding.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds.
  • Ability to work overtime when required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $32/hr median for lead welder jobs across Texas, whose middle half runs $26–$37/hr across 19 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 47% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 25 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 15 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 736 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). 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 $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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