Welding Coordinator

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Bolzoni North America in Sulligent, AL is seeking a Welding Coordinator to lead welding operations across our manufacturing site and support global plants. The role emphasizes developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvement in welding technologies and processes.

You will collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure compliance with AWS and ISO 3834-2 standards, lead OEM readiness through APQP/PPAP, and mentor welding personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
• CWE or CWI certification required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards (AWS, ISO 3834-2) and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards.
• Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment.
• Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance.
• Lead OEM readiness through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies.
• Manage OEM claims using 8D, A3, and 5 Whys.
• Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards.
• Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to ensure skill development and procedural adherence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Welding standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

## Welding CoordinatorApply: Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R8556**Job Title**Welding Coordinator**Job Category**Manufacturing**Job Description**Bolzoni, Inc. is active in the design, production and distribution of a full range of lift truck attachments and industrial material handling equipment for the U.S. market. The latest production methods and technology together with personnel expertise allow Bolzoni, Inc. to adapt to the most various and demanding customer requirements. Bolzoni, Inc.’s commitment to always provide the most suitable product and handling solutions for our customers over the years has resulted in close cooperation with all the main fork lift truck manufacturers. Bolzoni, Inc. supplies a wide range of products including integral and hook-on side shifters, fork positioners, paper roll clamps, bale clamps, carton clamps, push pulls, multi-pallet handlers, rotators and forks. The **Welding Coordinator** is responsible for ensuring that all welding operations across the facility—and supporting global plants—are executed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. This role focuses on developing and maintaining welding procedures, qualifying welders, and driving continuous improvement in welding technologies and processes. The **Welding Coordinator** collaborates closely with Production Engineering, Quality, and OEM partners to ensure welding practices align with AWS and ISO 3834-2 standards. **Key Accountabilities:*** Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) in compliance with AWS and ISO standards* Oversee welder qualification processes and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards* Support welding operations across six plants, providing technical guidance and process alignment* Analyze welding and metallurgical issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions* Supervise welding activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality expectations* Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2 compliance* Lead OEM readiness efforts through APQP and PPAP, including dimensional validation and process capability studies* Manage OEM claims using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, A3, and 5 Whys* Monitor internal process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and real-time dashboards* Research and evaluate new welding technologies and equipment for potential implementation* Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel to ensure skill development and procedural adherence **Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field required; Master’s degree *preferred** Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) *required** 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership roles* Strong knowledge of welding standards (AWS, ISO 3834-2) and quality systems (ISO 9001)* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects* Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies* Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across departments ***We are an equal opportunity employer.*****Job Type**Permanent**Time Type**Full time**Work Hours**40**Travel Required**No**Primary Location**Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL**Address**7711 US Highway 278**Zip Code**35586**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.