Welder​/Fitter 2nd Shift

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Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in design, manufacturing, installation, and support of automotive automation and material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Welder / Fitter I for the facility in Reynoldsburg, OH.

Daifuku 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
• Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Company provided life and disability plans
• 401(k) 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. The Welder / Fitter I is responsible for all job activities required to support production processes. These activities include but are not limited to fitting/adjusting parts, tacking, and MIG welding steel. The employee is responsible for visually inspecting parts.

• Lays out, positions, and secures parts and fabricates material according to specifications, using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler
• Tack-welds or welds components and projects
• May use powered saws, torch, and hand plasma
• Prepares and finishes workpiece, using portable grinder, or scraper
• Welds components in all positions
• Sets up welding equipment
• Ensures welds meet standards and specifications
• Performs precision layout tasks and precisely fits together structural parts and components
• Reads engineered drawings and welding symbols
• Performs shop mathematical calculations
• Follows all plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures; maintains a clean and safe work area
• Uses personal protective equipment when required
• Maintains regular attendance and reliable transportation
• Performs 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 pass an AWS
  
  D.1.1 3G vertical metal core pulse transfer weld qualification
• Must have intermediate blueprint reading knowledge
• Knowledge of machine operation, cutting, sawing, drilling, and grinding parts is desirable
• Ability to use welding tools
• Forklifts and overhead crane experience preferred (in‑house training available)
• Team player – must work well with others
• Maintains a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed all production goals
• Attentive to detail, watching for material defects and quality issues
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting throughout shift
• Capable of repeatedly lifting 25‑50 lbs.
• Flexible to work overtime as needed, including weekends and/or holidays
• Must pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test

• Typical manufacturing environment with overhead cranes and forklifts
• Overhead LED lights provide a bright workspace for safe work performance
• Normal to manufacturing processes with air tools, grinders, and other tools; yearly audiometric testing provided
• Non‑climate‑controlled facility: fans during summer, heating in winter

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing/fabrication welding

• Steel toe shoes/boots
• Basic tools
• Gloves, jackets, and sleeves supplied (may use personal equipment)

Daifuku offers an excellent compensation package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, 401(k), Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

Daifuku is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, or medical condition. If you have a disability and need accommodation, please email  For an affirmative action plan copy, email the same address.