3rd Shift Press Brake Operator – Growth & Benefits

Daifuku; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku's Brake Press Operator in Hobart, Indiana, works on press brakes to shape materials per fabrication plans, reading complex instructions and blueprints.

The role requires reading exact tape measure measurements, blueprints, and job orders, along with safety compliance, machine setup, quality checks, and occasional Saturday shifts; certifications for crane and forklift preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Must be able to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Crane operation certification required.
• Forklift operation certification required.
• LOTO certification preferred, but not required.
• Availability to work on Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Following the Safety policy, including PPE.
• Setting up and operating press brakes and other equipment on a variety of parts of all shapes and sizes.
• Checking products against standards for conformance to specifications.
• Following specifications in job orders, verbal instructions, and blueprints.
• Observing machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Performing minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
• Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
• Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Skills

Math skills

Read blueprints

Standard & metric measurements

Quality assurance & self-inspection

Self-motivated & detail-oriented

Team orientation

Saturdays as needed

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Crane operation certification

Forklift operation certification

LOTO certification

Job description

Daifuku's Brake Press Operator in Hobart, Indiana, works on press brakes to shape materials per fabrication plans, reading complex instructions and blueprints.

The role requires reading exact tape measure measurements, blueprints, and job orders, along with safety compliance, machine setup, quality checks, and occasional Saturday shifts; certifications for crane and forklift preferred.