Experience Inc. Jobs

Job Title

Senior Lab Technician

Job Family

Job Description

Put a LIFT in Your Career!   Hyster-Yale Group, Inc. (HYG), a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Senior Lab Technician with a specialization in fabrication at our Warehouse Product Development Center located in Greenville, NC .

What you will do:

• Fabricate and assemble fixtures and prototypes required for testing purposes.

• Conduct tests using laboratory and portable equipment, following instructions from design or test engineers.

• Make modifications to existing parts, products, and fixtures as needed for testing.

• Design and fabricate simple fixtures with minimal supervision.

• Assemble, modify, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems of lift trucks.

• Perform maintenance on lift trucks within the product development center lab to ensure their proper functioning.

• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety protocols.

• Interface with internal and external suppliers to source parts that cannot be fabricated in the product development center lab.

• Create and modify data files for water jet, laser, or plasma cutters from CAD data.

• Provide feedback to design and test engineers to improve products and processes.

Who you are:

• Skilled Fabricator: You have experience in fabricating and assembling fixtures and prototypes for testing purposes.

• Technical Troubleshooter: You can troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control systems, ensuring lift trucks function properly.

• Team Player: You work well in a team environment and can collaborate effectively with design engineers, service engineers, and manufacturing teams.

• Safety Conscious: You prioritize safety in the workplace and adhere to safety guidelines and protocols.

• Problem Solver: You have strong problem-solving skills and can identify issues and propose solutions to improve products and processes.

What you will need:

• High School diploma with at least 10 years of work experience is required.

• Or an Associate of Science degree in automotive, engineering or electronics technology with a minimum of 5 years applicable experience is desirable.

• Certified welder with experience in MIG, TIG and stick welding is desirable.

Skills, Experience & Abilities:

• Experience in fabrication and assembly, preferably in a testing or manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and make modifications.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide feedback to improve products and processes.

• Commitment to safety and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Proficiency in basic hand tools, shop tools, and fabrication processes.

• Physical capability of lifting and manipulating items up to 20kg, climbing stairs, driving a small truck, operating a lift truck, and walking distances up to 1 km.

Additional Skills Desired:

• Proficiency in CAD software for designing and modifying fixtures and parts.

• Ability to read blueprints with understanding of tolerances and welding symbols.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint & Teams).

• Highly desirable: Experience with CAN-based control systems and portable data acquisition equipment.

• Highly desirable: Experience with mobile industrial equipment (materials handling, automotive, construction, agricultural, or similar).

• Desirable: Experience with CAD software for reading and querying existing files, and ability to do simple design work in CAD.

• Highly desirable: Experience with rapid prototyping equipment and processes.

Who we are:

HYG designs, engineers, manufactures, markets, and services a complete range of application-tailored lift trucks, attachments and fuel cell solutions that are transforming the way the world moves materials. As a global leader in the Materials Handling industry, HYG have been building relationships with our customers, suppliers, dealers, and employees for over 90 years.

What we offer:

Hyster-Yale Group offers competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, supportive work environment, hybrid work option , and opportunities for growth and development. A full benefits package: paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer-sponsored profit sharing and 401(k).

Our Location:

The Greenville, NC campus is a hub of activity, housing the headquarters facility for North and South America, our manufacturing facility, and the Warehouse Product Development Center (WPDC). The manufacturing plant serves as the company’s North American center of excellence for electrically powered vehicles, while the WPDC focuses on the design of electrically powered warehouse vehicles.

Greenville, NC, is located just 85 miles east of Raleigh, in charming Pitt County with a population of over 172,000 people in the greater metropolitan area. It ranks number six on Forbes Magazine's list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers. Home to East Carolina University, Greenville boasts a friendly southern culture and offers a variety of dining experiences, arts, museums, festivals, and amenities. Quick access to waterfronts adds to the city's appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether strolling through downtown or enjoying nearby excursions , Greenville, NC, provides a welcoming and enriching lifestyle.

#LI-OP

#onsite

Job ID

1342

Employment Type

Full time

Work Hours

40

Travel Required

Primary Location

HYG US Greenville, NC (WPDC)

Address

5200 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy

Zip Code

27834

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