Production Associate

Welcome to F&P Georgia! We are a world class, tier one automotive supplier with a global presence in the suspension component market. Our goal is to produce high quality parts, at competitive pricing and deliver them when and where the customer requires, without fail. Through continuous improvement, technological advancement, and in-depth associate training, F&P Georgia achieves unsurpassed quality, setting the industry standard.

F&P Georgia values people as its highest asset, providing a unique company culture based on diversity and mutual respect. Our associates are our most important asset making Safety and Environment our number one priorities. We rely on their creativity, expertise and teamwork to meet and exceed our goals.

Production Associate

Entry-level production positions, typically in either an assembly or robotic welding department.

Knowledge:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Skills/Abilities:

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installation - Installing parts to meet specifications.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Work Styles/Values:

• Attention to Detail – Careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Integrity – Honest and ethical
• Dependability – Reliable, responsible, and dependable and fulfilling obligations
• Initiative – Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation – Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured, cooperative attitude.
• Self-Control – Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situation.

Occupation

Specific Tasks:

• Assembly
  • Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, sub-assemblies, or frames, using
  • hand tools and power tools.
  • Clean and lubricate parts and sub-assemblies.
  • Connect cables and tubes according to specifications.
  • Disassemble units to replace parts or to put on racks for shipping
  • Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
  • Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as fixed automation equipment.
  • Operate lift assist to transport or position large parts.
  • Pack or fold insulation between small parts.
  • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Generalized Work
    
    Activities:
  • Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
  • Inspecting Equipment or Material - Inspecting equipment or materials to identify the…