Paint Prepper
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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About Daifuku
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