Welder - 2nd Shift

New Flyer Group; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Immediate benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

New Flyer is seeking a Welder for the 2nd shift in Shepherdsville, KY to perform welding tasks and fabricate components according to specifications. This full-time, on-site role supports our production lines and safety standards in a leading heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing environment.

Typical duties include reading drawings, setting up MIG/TIG welders, inspecting welds, maintaining a clean work area, and collaborating with teammates to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Proven welding experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of TIG welding.
• Ability to operate welding equipment and tools.
• Attention to detail for high-quality welds.
• Physical strength to lift heavy materials.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Set up and operate MIG and TIG welders.
• Perform welding tasks to fabricate components.
• Inspect welds for accuracy and quality; adjust as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team to meet production targets.

Skills

Reading blueprints

TIG welding

MIG welding

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Welder, 2nd Shift

Shepherdsville, KY

Full‑Time and On‑Site

New Flyer is the leading heavy‑duty transit bus manufacturer in North America, dedicated to sustainable mobility solutions.

Position Summary: As a Welder at New Flyer in Shepherdsville, you will be responsible for performing various welding tasks to assemble and fabricate components according to specifications. You will play a critical role in ensuring the highest quality standards in our production processes.

What You Will Do

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Set up and operate welding equipment, including MIG and TIG welders.
• Perform welding tasks using various welding techniques to fabricate and assemble components.
• Inspect welds for accuracy, completeness, and quality. Make necessary adjustments as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas. Follow safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets and ensure smooth workflow.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Proven experience as a Welder, preferably in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Strong knowledge of TIG welding.
• Ability to operate welding equipment and tools effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high‑quality welds.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform welding tasks and lift heavy materials.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Hourly Wage Rate: $30.32/hr plus $1.50/hr Shift Differential

Standard Hours: Monday - Thursday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM

Why Join Us

• Be a part of a team leading the world’s electrification of mass mobility.
• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401K with generous company match.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.
• On‑the‑job training in a continuous learning environment (we invested $15.9 million in 2024).
• Advancement opportunities within the family of companies.

Our Why: We exist to move people. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support market‑leading bus and motorcoach solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. Our values—safety, quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and sustainability—are at the core of everything we do.

New Flyer is committed to administering all employment matters in accordance with the value we place on fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the contributions of all team members. We ensure that all employment decisions are based upon merit and comply with applicable employment legislation and requirements. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.