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Daifuku

Manufactures and integrates material handling systems

Junior Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 6/4/27
No salary listed
Junior
Morrisville, NC, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential is required.
  • At least one year of mechanical experience, one year of baggage handling system or passenger boarding bridge experience, or the ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test is required.
  • The ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends and holidays, is required.
  • The employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an Airport Security badge.
  • A valid driver's license and insurability under the company's insurance policy are required.
  • The employee must comply with the ELS Drug and Alcohol policy.
  • The employee must complete assigned training in a timely manner.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required, including the ability to log in, retrieve and answer emails, and complete training.
  • The employee must be able to work safely, follow company and federally established policies and procedures, and promote a safe work environment.
  • The employee must be able to work in tight and high spaces and use appropriate personal protective equipment and fall-protection equipment.
  • The employee must meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or stooping, bending or kneeling, and lifting or carrying objects up to 20 pounds frequently and heavier objects occasionally.
Responsibilities
  • Assist technicians with preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance assignments for Baggage Handling Systems and/or Passenger Boarding Bridges.
  • Clear system jams and perform shift inspections, cleaning, and electrical and mechanical adjustments.
  • Diagnose equipment failures under the guidance of senior personnel and ensure equipment operates safely.
  • Follow the direction and guidance of senior personnel and accept training and mentoring from them.
  • Read and interpret repair manuals, basic schematics, and supervisor or manager instructions.
  • Complete forms connected with work assignments according to established procedures.
  • Assist technicians with basic maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and greasing.
  • Complete all assigned safety training courses.
  • Comply with all ELS safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform additional duties and assignments required by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous work experience in an airport environment is preferred.
  • Previous experience working on conveyors and/or passenger boarding bridges is preferred.

About the company

Daifuku is a global manufacturer and integrator of material handling systems for warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. It designs, builds, and installs end-to-end solutions that move, sort, store, and retrieve goods using conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, and coordinating software. It differentiates itself through a long history, global footprint, and turnkey capabilities—from design to installation to after-sales support—tailored to the needs of large-scale logistics and manufacturing. Its goal is to improve supply chains by reducing labor, increasing throughput, and enhancing accuracy and reliability in material handling across diverse industries.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Osaka, Japan

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 first-half orders rose 31.6% to ¥440.2 billion.
  • Daifuku raised FY2026 sales guidance to ¥735 billion and net income to ¥86.5 billion.
  • May 2026 announced ¥52 billion growth investment through 2029, targeting ¥1 trillion sales.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon vendor losses triggered 434 U.S. layoffs and permanent contract cancellations in 2025.
  • Eisenmann integration exposes Daifuku to automotive capex volatility and European execution risk through 2027.
  • Another Amazon contract loss hollows Daifuku Services America and crushes U.S. margins.

What makes Daifuku unique

  • Daifuku leads baggage handling, cleanroom, and warehouse automation across 24 countries.
  • July 2026 Eisenmann adds European automotive painting and surface-treatment engineering.
  • April 2026 Shiga factory expands semiconductor cleanroom production capacity 30%.

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Finimize
Aug 6th, 2026
Daifuku raises full-year outlook after strong first half.

Daifuku raises full-year outlook after strong first half. The automation group lifted its forecasts for net income and sales after first-half profit rose 15% and it declared a 40-yen interim dividend. about 1 hour ago - 1 min What's going on here? Daifuku, a Japanese automation company, lifted its full-year sales and profit outlook after a strong first half and announced a 40-yen interim dividend. What does this mean? Daifuku said first-half net income rose 15% to 43.1 billion yen as sales grew 8.9% to 355.5 billion yen. Off the back of that, it raised its forecast for the year ending December 31st to 86.5 billion yen of net income and 735 billion yen of sales, up from 80 billion yen and 700 billion yen. It also lifted its basic earnings per share forecast to 233.55 yen and reiterated it expects to pay 90 yen per share in dividends for the year. In other words, management is signaling that the stronger... Keep reading for free. This content is free, but you must be logged in to continue reading. Already have an account?

IPCM
May 20th, 2026
Daifuku acquires 100% of Eisenmann to strengthen automotive manufacturing systems

Japanese company Daifuku has acquired 100% of shares in Eisenmann GmbH from current shareholder Nimbus Hands-on Investors. The acquisition strengthens Daifuku's manufacturing systems business for the automotive industry, particularly in painting and surface treatment. Eisenmann specialises in innovative automation technologies and sustainable solutions for painting and final assembly, primarily serving European automotive and industrial component manufacturers. Daifuku operates production and sales bases across 24 countries, with automobile production line systems forming a core business. The acquisition enables Daifuku to offer more comprehensive coverage in automotive and industrial manufacturing, from quotation through to after-sales support, tailored to European standards. Both companies expect the deal to enhance proposal capabilities, expand integrated offerings and increase customer value in automotive production line systems.

Robotics & Automation News
Aug 20th, 2025
Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan

Daifuku completes new AGV factory in Japan.

BridgeTower Media
Mar 19th, 2025
Colorado company selected to upgrade baggage handling system

ICM is teaming up with Daifuku, which will supply the baggage handling equipment such as the sorting system, conveyors and carousels.

FoodTechBiz
Aug 22nd, 2024
Everest Foods and Daifuku: A Partnership for Unmatched Efficiency

Daifuku introduced an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) that included cranes for both single-deep and double-deep storage.