Paint Prepper

REYNOLDSBURG, OH INDUSTRIAL Full-time Posted Oct 1, 2026
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About this role

Daifuku is hiring a Paint Prepper, full-time, on-site in REYNOLDSBURG, OH, in the INDUSTRIAL sector.

Overview

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking a Paint Prepper for the facility in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Daifuku Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one

Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

FSA/ HSA

Company provided life and disability plans

401K: Fidelity

7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)

13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)

11 paid holidays

Yearly performance bonuses

PPE Reimbursement

Responsibilities

The primary goal is satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the Paint Prepper is responsible for ensuring that all parts are properly prepared before painting to ensure a good quality painted surface. Employee is responsible for visually inspecting parts.

Other responsibilities

Check prints or drawings for special instructions prior to starting the paint prep process

Ensures that all parts are cleaned, dust-free and ready for paint

Follows all plant safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Also, be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe work area

Properly use personal protective equipment when required

Maintain regular attendance – have reliable means of transportation

Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.

Blueprint reading knowledge desirable

Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available)

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

Team player - must be able to work with others

Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals

Attentive to detail watching for material defects and any quality issues

Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift

Capable of repetitively lifting 25-50 lbs.

Candidates must be flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and/or holidays

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in typical manufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts.

Overhead LED lights throughout the workspace create a bright workspace for employees to safely perform their work.

Normally clean work environment where the process creates some grinding dust, heat/cold, fumes/odors, and vibration. Housekeeping is performed as needed throughout the day and at the end of each shift.

The noise level in the work environment is normal to manufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools. Yearly audiometric testing is provided by the company to monitor areas for improvement.

Non-climate-controlled facility in the summer, each work area is provided with fans to help keep cool. In the winter it is heated.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Entry level experience (training may be provided)

Required Equipment

Steel Toe Shoes/Boots

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

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