Welder – Structural Fabrication Specialist (1st Shift)

Daifuku Co., Ltd.; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking a skilled welder for 1st shift to join our manufacturing team. The role involves welding metal parts, interpreting blueprints, selecting welding parameters, and ensuring weld quality in accordance with QMS policies. Candidates should have 3–5 years welding experience and an AWS D1.1 certification.

Ideal applicants possess strong mechanical aptitude, good teamwork, and the ability to read and follow schematics in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Certificate or Associate degree in welding.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in welding.
• AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operating welding machine that feeds wire to bond materials.
• Planning work by interpreting blueprints.
• Determining welding position and type of metal to be fused.
• Selecting and setting up welding equipment.
• Ensuring welds meet standards and specifications.
• Compliance with Daifuku's QMS policies and procedures.
• Sustainability and continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication skills

Quality assurance techniques

Detail-oriented

Team orientation

Crane operation (preferred)

Forklift operation (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certificate or associate degree

Job description

Daifuku Co., Ltd. is seeking a skilled welder for 1st shift to join our manufacturing team. The role involves welding metal parts, interpreting blueprints, selecting welding parameters, and ensuring weld quality in accordance with QMS policies. Candidates should have 3–5 years welding experience and an AWS D1.1 certification.

Ideal applicants possess strong mechanical aptitude, good teamwork, and the ability to read and follow schematics in a fast-paced production setting.