Welder / Fitter I 2nd Shift

Daifuku•Columbus, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Welder / Fitter 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. The primary goal is satisfying customer requirements of quality, quantity, and delivery, in a safe manner, while maximizing productivity. Specifically, 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. Employee is responsible for visually inspecting parts.

Requirements

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.
Must have the ability to pass a 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 be able to work with others
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
Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in manufacturing / fabrication welding
Steel Toe Shoes/Boots
Basic tools

Nice To Haves

Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available)
Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred. Any technical or vocational education/training in relation to skills listed below is also desirable.
Knowledge of machine operation, cutting, sawing, drilling, and grinding parts is desirable

Responsibilities

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 be subject to using powered saws, torch and hand plasma
Prepares and finishes workpiece, using portable grinder, or scraper
Welds components in all positions
Set up welding equipment
Ensure welds meet standards and specifications
Perform precision layout tasks and precisely fit together their structural parts and components
Read/work to engineered drawings and welding symbols
Perform shop mathematical calculations
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