AFA Paint Crew Lead

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in   optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of material goods in the automotive automation/material handling systems. We focus on   Design, 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   for   our   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  

The primary goal is   satisfying   customer requirements   of   quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, the   Paint Crew Leader   is responsible for   leading the   paint   department on all job activities required to support production processes. The   Paint Crew Leader   will have d irect contact with employees and supervisors for proper instruction.   These activities include but are not limited   to:   supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in the   paint   process 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 other   applicable industrial standards  
  O bserve 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  

• Orders   parts for repairs/assembly a nd 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  

• 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  

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

• Must   have knowledge to   read and understand blueprints  
• Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available) 
• Must   be able to pass a background check and   pre employment   drug test  
• Team   player -  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 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  

Large   equipment   painting   experience   a 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 .  

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