Assembler I - Daifuku

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 an experienced Asembler I 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 Assembler I is responsible for all job activities required to support production processes. These activities include but are not limited to: performing mechanical assembly work which is typically of high complexity and/or requires fitting, alignment and adjustment of components, units and assemblies to very close tolerances. 

Other responsibilities:

• Read and understand blue prints and/or verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision
• Be able to locate all parts and hardware as needed
• Part inspection before assembly
• Layout work
• Assemble product as needed, shimming, grinding, setting dimensions
• Assemble larger parts to maintain working order and disassemble for shipping as needed
• Touch up paint, clean up, and get ready for shipping
• Documents actions of final assemblies by completing production and quality forms
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
• 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

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

• Must have blueprint reading knowledge 
• Must have knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments and transits 
• Some knowledge of welding steel, aluminum and stainless steel desirable 

• Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available) 
• Must have basic math skills 
• Must be able to pass a background check and pre employment 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  

• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching and twisting throughout shift 
• Attentive to detail watching for material defects and any quality issues 
• 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 

Basic tools 

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 amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

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