Welding Coordinator

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling; Sulligent (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL is seeking a Welding Coordinator to lead welding operations, develop WPS, and ensure compliance with AWS/ISO standards across multiple plants. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Quality and Engineering to drive continuous improvement and OEM readiness.

Required CWE/CWI certification, a mechanical engineering background, and 3+ years in manufacturing or quality leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• CWE or CWI certification required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or quality leadership.
• Strong knowledge of AWS and ISO 3834-2 welding standards.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) per AWS/ISO.
• Oversee welder qualification processes for codes and standards.
• Support welding operations across six plants with technical guidance.
• Analyze welding/metallurgical issues with root-cause analysis.
• Supervise welding activities to ensure procedures and quality.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 3834-2.
• Lead OEM readiness through APQP and PPAP, incl. validation and CP studies.
• Manage OEM claims using 8D, A3, and 5 Whys.
• Monitor process quality using SPC, PFMEA, and dashboards.
• Research new welding technologies for potential implementation.
• Provide training and mentorship to welding personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

CWE or CWI certification

Job description

Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL

Full time

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 rolesStrong 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/Disabled

Hyster-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.