ILUS - Fabricator

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Hobart, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabricator operates fabricating and machine shop equipment to produce structural steel products used in industrial automation. The role involves following job specifications and blueprints to determine machine settings and material requirements, positioning and processing metal workpieces, and checking finished work for accuracy and defects. The Fabricator also performs minor machine maintenance and follows Daifuku’s quality management policies and procedures, supporting continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; availability to work Saturdays as needed is required.

Requirements

Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of standard and metric measurements.
Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Team orientation.
LOTO certification required.
Crane operation certification required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Able to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.
Availability to work Saturdays as needed.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly, as well as reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Ability to perform work requiring close visual acuity and hearing detailed oral communication.
Ability to work indoors in conditions protected from weather but subject to temperature changes and workplace hazards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
Forklift operation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate fabrication and machine shop equipment, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punches, to cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.
Read job specifications and blueprints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
Set stops or guides to specified lengths using a scale, rule, or template.
Position workpieces against stops or align layout marks with a die or blade.
Measure workpiece dimensions to determine the accuracy of machine operation.
Detect workpiece defects and machine malfunctions.
Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, and scale from workpieces.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
Comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
Support sustainable process outputs and continuous improvement to deliver strong industry performance and customer satisfaction.