ILUS - Fabricator

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabricator operates fabricating and machine shop equipment to make structural steel products used in industrial automation. The role involves interpreting job specifications and blueprints, setting up machines, positioning and measuring workpieces, checking for defects and machine malfunctions, finishing workpieces, and performing minor machine maintenance. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and help ensure sustainable process outputs, continuous improvement, strong industry performance, and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday work may be needed. The work takes place indoors, where employees may encounter temperature changes and hazards such as moving machinery and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and elevated areas, high heat, or chemicals. The role includes physical activity such as standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping, and may require exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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.
Ability to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.
Availability to work Saturdays as needed.

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 Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and support sustainable process outputs, continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.