ILUS - Welder 2

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Hobart, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku is hiring a Welder 2 to join its manufacturing team. Welders join metal parts using heat to create permanent bonds. The position is full-time, on the second shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Candidates must be able to identify exact measurements on a tape measure and have at least one year of welding experience. Daifuku is a U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, designing, manufacturing, integrating, and installing conveyor and sortation systems, order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures. The role requires compliance with Daifuku’s quality management system policies and procedures and helping ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, strong industry performance, and customer satisfaction. The work takes place indoors, with protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature changes. It involves physical activity and exposure to hazards such as moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and heights, high heat, and chemicals.

Requirements

At least one year of welding experience.
Ability to identify exact measurements on a tape measure.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read blueprints.
Knowledge of hand tools and power tools.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Team orientation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to reach, stand, walk, push, and grasp as described in the job conditions.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as inspecting small defects and parts, using measurement devices, and fabricating or assembling parts; visual acuity to assess work accuracy and observe facilities or structures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Certificate or associate degree in welding.
Crane operation experience.
Forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

Operate welding machines that feed wire to bond materials.
Plan work by interpreting blueprints.
Determine welding position and the type of metal to be fused.
Select and set up welding equipment.
Ensure welds meet standards and specifications.
Comply with Daifuku's quality management system policies and procedures.
Ensure sustainable process outputs that support continuous improvement, industry performance, and customer satisfaction.