Welder - 2nd shift

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Berea, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. in Berea, KY is seeking a Welder for 2nd shift to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, tack, weld, and assemble components for lift trucks, ensuring proper fits and quality welds.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math, welding technique knowledge, blueprint reading, and strict adherence to safety and PPE. You’ll work with fixtures, read shop orders, and maintain clean, safe work areas while meeting production standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Familiarity with welding techniques and blueprint reading, typically gained through vocational training or welding certification.
• Physically able to perform tasks; may involve lifting and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders, prints, and diagrams; adhere to safety PPE rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up, tack, weld, and draw material on major components and sub-assemblies for lift trucks.
• Position and fixt the parts; adjust fixturing and grinding as needed.
• Maintain quality welds with proper penetration and bead appearance.
• Follow safety practices and use PPE; keep work area clean and organized.
• Support production goals and adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Basic math skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

PPE safety

Reading shop orders/diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or post high school welding certification

Job description

**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 skillsCandidates 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/DisabledHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names.As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.