Assembler I

This position is full-time and the employee may be assigned various lines/plant locations based on company need. Employees assemble hydraulic cylinders, partially or completely, working at bench or on shop floor. Assembler I hires will fill one of two distinct roles in production: Cleaners and Washers.

Texas Hydraulics offers industry competitive benefits for medical, dental, vision, long-term insurance, short and long-term disability and a 401k plan with company match. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Cleaners:

• Review documents issued by production control (Travelers) and pull materials from welding production area
• Validate pulled parts match with the Traveler for each specific work order
• Removes weld splatter with hand files and scrapers
• Confirm result confirms to documented requirements
• Prepare materials for transfer to next stage of production (Washing)
• Other duties as assigned

Washers:

• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints
• Wash and inspect parts for debris/defects
• Stamp material to match with assigned numbers from the Traveler
• Install valves and plugs
• Confirm component confirms to documented requirements
• Prepare materials for transfer to next stage of production (Assembly II)
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training/ Experience: 

• High School diploma/ GED with zero to six months related experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate Math proficiency as it relates to this job
• Able to move operate in an up-tempo environment with defined goals for work production

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals & vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather) & 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift & /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception & Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel & talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk & stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl & stand for extended periods of time.