Overview

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader inoptimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation / material handling systems.

We focus onDesign, Manufacturing, Installation and Support. Daifuku America Corporation has been a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.

The company is currently seeking an experienced paint crew lead forourfacility 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 issatisfyingcustomer requirementsofquality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity.

Specifically, the Paint Crew Leader is responsible forleading thepaintdepartment on all job activities required to support production processes.

ThePaint Crew Leaderwill have direct contact with employees and supervisors for proper instruction.These activities include but are not limitedto : supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in thepaintprocess applying knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products.

Other responsibilities :

• Support workers to complete assignments within allotted time, conforming to internal requirements, customer specification, company practice, and otherapplicable industrial standardsObserve and instruct others in proper equipment use.
• Meet all project deadlines; complete all assignments in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines
• Diagnoses problems with any portion of a completed painted product and install / repair as needed
• Ordersparts for repairs / assembly and completion of work as needed
• Train and evaluate new employees in the department as needed
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Confer with other supervisors, managers and other employees to coordinate activities of the Paint department
• Followsall plant safety guidelines, practices and procedures. Also, be aware of activity in the work surroundings and maintain a clean and safe workarea
• Properly use personal protective equipment when required
• Maintain regular attendance have reliable means of transportation
• Performothertasks as assigned

Qualifications

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

• Musthave knowledge toread and understand blueprints
• Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available)
• Mustbe able to pass a background check andpre employmentdrug test
• Teamplayer -must be able to work with others
• Ability to use computer and web-based systems to input, access, modify, or output information
• 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 throughoutshift
• Capableofrepetitively lifting25-50 lbs.
• Candidates must be flexibleto workovertime as needed, which may include weekends and / orholidays

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works intypicalmanufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Overhead LED lights throughout the workspace create a bright workspace for employees to safely perform their work.
• Normallycleanwork environment where the process creates somegrinding dust, heat / cold, fumes / odors,andvibration.Housekeeping is performed as needed throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
• The noise level in the work environmentis normaltomanufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools. Yearly audiometric testing is provided by the company to monitor areas for improvement.

Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent

Largeequipmentpaintingexperiencea plus

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing / production painting- Supervisory experience preferred

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 .

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email

Last updated : 2024-03-23