1st Shift Machine Operator

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

16h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Machine Operator operates CNC equipment to cut and build rollers and sets up and operates a variety of machines. The role measures and sets up machines to manufacture a high volume of parts and performs machine shop and mold press operations in support of Assembly. The operator detects defective materials and questionable conditions and reports them to the manager, maintains a clean and orderly work area and equipment, follows safety regulations, and performs preventative machine maintenance. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and help ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, first-shift position working Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Applicants must be able to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance and read blueprints. The job is based in an indoor manufacturing environment and involves physical activity and exposure to machinery and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience.
Ability to use a band saw, hand tools, and calipers and perform milling, turning, drilling, taping, deburring, molding, and bench operations.
Ability to read blueprints and exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of standard and metric measurements.
Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Team orientation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Measure and set up machines to manufacture a high volume of parts.
Perform machine shop and mold press operations to support Assembly.
Detect defective materials and questionable conditions and report them to the manager.
Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition.
Follow safety regulations.
Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
Ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.