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 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 experienced Quality Control Technician.

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 Quality Control Technician is responsible for all job activities required to support production processes. These activities include but are not limited to: Maintaining quality standards by inspecting and approving product in the prefabrication and fabrication areas and recording quality results; Ensuring that the appropriate processes and proper equipment, tools, materials, tests, inspections, clean up, and quality standards are employed at all times.

Other responsibilities

• Perform first piece and/or fixture inspection prior to and after welding to assure that the fabrication process is capable of meeting requirements and record results.
• Perform periodic inspection after welding to assure that the fabrication process is consistent and record results.

• Perform periodic inspection of prefabrication activities to assure that the prefabrication processes are being performed correctly and report results.
• Perform periodic inspection of completed kits from prefabrication department that the kits are complete and report results.
• Function as a liaison between the prefabrication and fabrication areas and engineering to resolve misunderstood,unclearor incorrect information on drawings and report results.
• Operate the FARO arm to perform inspection on weldments, fixtures, jigs and completed product as required.
• Maintain the DAC gage calibration system.

• Completes all work in a manner consistent with the companys quality system and regulations
• Keep work area clean and orderly at all times
• Follows all plant safety guidelines,practicesand 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
• Physically capable of standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling,reachingand 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

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, wiring schematics,blueprintsand procedure manual
• Familiarity with measuring equipment and calibration requirements.
• Familiar with mechanical measurement methods including coordinate measuring machines.
• Basic computer skills and SAP knowledge preferred
• Forklifts and Overhead crane experience preferred (in-house training available)
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Must be adaptable to change
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• 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
• Must be able to prioritize activities with minimal supervision

Education and Experience

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of three (5) years of experience in manufacturing /quality

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 youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.