Welder - 2nd shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH) in Berea, KY is hiring a Welder for the 2nd shift to assemble and weld lift truck components. You will set up, tack, weld, and draw parts while ensuring proper alignment and quality.

The role requires familiarity with welding techniques, blueprint reading, and safe operation of PPE. The position involves reading shop orders, following procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and adapting to production needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Familiar with welding techniques and blueprint reading; some specialized training/test required.
• Physical ability to perform tasks; occasionally heavy lifting.
• Capable of setting up carriage/uprights and tolerances.
• Ability to read SOEs, shop orders, and prints; make decisions from documents.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tack, weld, and draw material on major components and sub-weldments.
• Position, fit, clamp, and align parts; adjust fixturing; grind, cut as needed.
• Weld with proper penetration and uniform bead; ensure adherence to specs.
• Maintain quality standards and safe work environment; follow PPE protocols.
• Support company policies including safety, housekeeping, and discipline.
• Manage time to maintain attendance and participate in training.

Skills

HS diploma or GED

Basic math skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Fixturing setup

Safety & PPE

Read & interpret orders

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Job Title

Welder - 2nd shift

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Description

Put a LIFT in Your Career! Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HYMH), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Welder at our facility located in Berea, KY. HYMH designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally under the Hyster and Yale brand names. We are one of the global leaders in the Material Handling industry and have been building relationships and partnering with our customers, suppliers, dealers and employees for over 80 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, tack, weld, and allow for material draw on major components, sub-weldments, and miscellaneous parts while supporting continuous process of production of lift trucks
• Position fit, block, and clamp parts to obtain proper alignment; adjust fixturing; grind, cut, chip; tack
• Exercise care in welding to maintain a smooth even bead, obtain proper penetration and coverage, and check work for adherence to specifications
• Maintain adherence for a quality product
• Promote a safe work environment through safe behavior, safe operation of equipment and proper use of (PPE)
• Proper care of tools, equipment, PPE, materials, and facility and maintain general housekeeping
• Maintain adherence to quality standards
• Support and help enforce all company policies; including safety, housekeeping, environmental, financial, reporting, and discipline

Knowledge And Skill Required

• A high school diploma or GED
• Basic math skills
• Familiar with welding techniques, blueprint reading equivalent to some specialized training and testing - normally acquired through Vocational or post High School Certification
• Physical ability to perform tasks related to this assignment – occasionally exerting heavy effort to set up and tack uprights, carriage, sub-weld, and counterweights
• Adjust fixturing, check alignment, tolerances, appearances, locations, and parallelism as needed.
• Plan initial set up of carriage and upright to allow for material draw after welding
• Regulate current voltage pressure
• Safety knowledge in a manufacturing environment and proper use of PPE
• Ability to read and make decisions from SOE’s, OMS, shop orders, operation sheets, prints, diagrams, and written and verbal orders

Additional Responsibilities

• Must be able to manage time in such a way as to maintain an acceptable level of attendance.
• Exhibit willingness to participate in training deemed necessary by management to assist in the development of basic and technical skills

Candidates identified for these opportunities will be expected to work safely, perform quality work be available to work either shift, flexible in the acceptance of work assignments, available to work overtime as required, perform their work in a proficient and efficient manner, maintain their work area and participate in developmental programs as identified by the company.

Job Type

Permanent

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

No

Primary Location

HY US Berea, KY

Address

2200 Menelaus Pike

Zip Code

40403

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No

We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled