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2nd Shift Laser Operator

Job in Hobart, Lake County, Indiana, 46342, USA
Listing for: Daifuku
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Manufacturing Company With Career Development Opportunities

Full Time | 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Must be able to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.

Must be able to read blueprints and schematics.

2 years of CNC operating experience required.

Knowledge of CNC laser operations required.

About Us

Daifuku is the nation's leading independent, U.S.

-based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in-house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intra-logistics solutions. We provide leading-edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Position summary:

Produces laser cuts for fabrication processes by setting up, programming, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) laser cutting machine in a safe, productive manner, ensuring all quality standards are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Operating single or multiple CNC laser cutting machines, including loading raw material and ensuring quality by maintaining focal point adjustment, feed rate, power, and other parameters.
  • Ensures machine optics are maintained by performing tests and procedures, including tape shots, lens focusing, lens cleaning, nozzle cleaning, and replacement of any worn items.
  • Labels finished parts accurately and delivers them to designated areas.
  • Monitors laser operations to ensure machine is functioning properly and safely; records machine code errors and communicates performance issues to the supervisor.
  • Uses inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
  • De-burrs and cleans parts.
  • Maintains quality, productivity, and safety records.
  • Maintains supplies and performs regular preventive maintenance.
  • Assists other operators with operating, inspecting, and cleaning machines and parts.
  • Maintains cleanliness of work area.
  • 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.
Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of CNC operating experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

  • Knowledge of CNC laser-cutting operations
  • Ability to read a tape measure and micrometer
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
  • Team-oriented and collaborative
  • LOTO certification required
  • Crane operation certification required
  • Forklift operation certification required
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

ADA Requirements:

  • Medium work:
    Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Reaching:
    Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Standing:
    Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking:
    Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Pushing:
    Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling:
    Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting:
    Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
  • Grasping:
    Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Hearing:
    Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
  • Visual Acuity:
    The worker is required to: have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Job Posting Min Salary

USD $23.00

Job Posting Max Salary

USD $30.00

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