Texas Hydraulics, Inc.

Overview

Texas Hydraulics, Inc. is seeking a skilled Welder to join their manufacturing team. This position involves performing GMAW (MIG) welding on hydraulic components and assemblies while adhering to engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform GMAW (MIG) welding on production parts and assemblies.
• Set up and adjust welding equipment according to welding procedures and production documentation.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using proper welding techniques.
• Maintain appropriate travel speed, arc length, torch angle, and movement for required fusion and bead profile.
• Inspect completed welds for bead size, appearance, fusion, and other quality characteristics.
• Prepare parts and weld joints by cleaning and degreasing surfaces as required.
• Position, fit, clamp, and tack workpieces using jigs and fixtures.
• Properly tie in weld-pass and bead starts and stops.
• Preheat production parts to specified temperatures using a hand torch when required.
• Remove excess weld material, slag, and spatter and perform weld repairs as needed.
• Follow established welding procedures, production documentation, quality requirements, and safety practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and high ethical standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least six months of welding experience or formal welding training; one year of related manufacturing or welding experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with GMAW (MIG) welding.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment 1G (Flat) 1-inch groove GMAW (MIG) welder qualification plate test.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, welding procedures, safety requirements, and production documentation.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to recognize acceptable weld quality and identify weld defects.
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment and related hand and power tools.

Additional Information

• This position works in a manufacturing environment and regularly operates near moving mechanical equipment.
• Employees may be exposed to welding fumes and airborne particles, high temperatures, vibration, electrical hazards, and other conditions associated with welding and industrial manufacturing.
• The work environment is typically loud, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.