AMUS Welder /Fitter II

Daifuku•Reynoldsburg, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is seeking an experienced Welder / Fitter II for its facility in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The position supports production processes and aims to meet customer requirements for quality, quantity, and delivery while working safely and maximizing productivity. Work includes fitting and adjusting parts, tacking, and MIG welding steel, as well as visually inspecting parts. The role requires working from engineered drawings and welding symbols, setting up welding equipment, and ensuring welds meet applicable standards and specifications. The position is based in a manufacturing environment with overhead cranes, forklifts, air tools, grinders, and other equipment. The facility is not climate-controlled in summer and is heated in winter; fans are provided in work areas. Conditions may include grinding dust, heat or cold, fumes or odors, vibration, and typical manufacturing noise. Housekeeping is performed throughout the day as needed and at the end of each shift. The role requires standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, and repeatedly lifting 25–50 pounds. Overtime may be needed, including weekends or holidays. Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test and have reliable transportation.

Requirements

Must be able to pass an AWS D1.1 3G vertical metal core pulse transfer weld qualification.
Advanced blueprint-reading knowledge.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing or fabrication welding.
Ability to use welding tools.
Must be able to work alone and/or as a team leader and work effectively with others.
Maintain a high sense of urgency to meet and exceed production goals.
Attention to detail in identifying material defects and quality issues.
Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and twisting throughout the shift.
Capable of repeatedly lifting 25–50 pounds.
Flexible to work overtime as needed, which may include weekends and holidays.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
Must maintain regular attendance and have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
Technical or vocational education or training related to the listed skills is desirable.
Knowledge of machine operation and cutting, sawing, drilling, and grinding parts is desirable.
Forklift and overhead crane experience is preferred; in-house training is available.

Responsibilities

Lay out, position, and secure parts, and fabricate material to specifications using tools such as a straightedge, combination square, calipers, and tape measure.
Tack-weld or weld components and projects, including welding steel using MIG processes and welding components in all positions.
Set up welding equipment and ensure welds meet standards and specifications.
Visually inspect parts and watch for material defects and quality issues.
Perform precision layout tasks and fit structural parts and components together.
Read and work from engineered drawings and welding symbols, and perform shop mathematical calculations.
Use powered saws, a torch, and hand plasma equipment as needed.
Prepare and finish workpieces using a portable grinder or scraper.
Follow plant safety guidelines, practices, and procedures; use personal protective equipment when required; stay aware of surrounding activity; and maintain a clean, safe work area.
Maintain regular attendance and reliable transportation.
Perform other tasks as assigned.