Paint Prepper

Daifuku North America; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision day one

Optional Critical Illness and Accident

FSA/ HSA

Company provided life and disability

401K fidelity

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Yearly performance bonuses

PPE Reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation seeks a Paint Prepper for our Reynoldsburg, OH facility. You will prep parts and visually inspect surfaces to ensure a high-quality painted finish, supporting production goals in a safety-conscious environment.

This role requires basic blueprint reading, ability to lift 25-50 lbs, and teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, annual bonuses, paid time off, and growth opportunities within a dynamic automotive manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Technical or vocational training related to listed skills desirable.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Team player and able to work with others.
• High sense of urgency to meet production goals.
• Attentive to detail and watchful for defects.

Responsibilities

• Check prints or drawings for special instructions prior to starting the paint prep process.
• Ensure all parts are cleaned, dust-free and ready for paint.
• Follow plant safety guidelines and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Properly use personal protective equipment when required.
• Maintain regular attendance and reliable transportation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead crane

Job description

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 Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.

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.

Daifuku is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.

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