Machine Operator I

Daifuku Automotive AmericaCorporationis 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 worlds largest and fastest-growing companies showing them how to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity.

The company is currently seeking an experiencedMachine Operator Iforourfacility 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 goalissatisfyingcustomer requirementsofquality quantity and delivery in a safe manner while maximizing productivity. Specifically theMachine Operator Iisresponsible for operatingindustrial equipment and machinery such as a laser machine press brake structural steel rolling machine CNC milling machine accordance withcompany procedures.Operatorwill placeproductionpart intomachine cycle the equipment and retrieve the part.Employeeisresponsible for visually inspecting parts.

OtherResponsibilities:

• Setting up machines at the beginning ofshiftto ensure proper workingorder
• Maintaining and cleaning machines before and after each shift
• Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running

• Troubleshoot problems during machine operation
• Ensure stocks/inventoryof needed materialsand toolsare ready and available at all times
• Provide relevant information regarding progress to supervisors
• 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

• Notify supervisors/leads of problems that may occurwith equipment or part quality
• Other activities may include but are not limitedto:cutting sawing drillingtapping grinding prepping kits andlay-outsto meet customerspecifications
• Maintain regular attendance have reliable means of transportation
• Performothertasks as assigned

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/trainingin relation to skills listed below is alsodesirable.

• Must haveintermediateblueprint reading knowledgeand theability to follow the work order instructions
• 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 assigned tomachine
• Must have and maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals

• Adaptable to changing demands
• Attentive to detail watching for materialdefects and any quality issues
• Physically capable of standingwalkingbendingpushing pulling reaching andtwisting throughoutshift
• Capableofrepetitively lifting 25-50 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/odorsandvibration.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.
• Non-climate-controlled facility in the summer each work area is provided with fans to help keep 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.

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