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.
JOB TITLE
Production Associate
SUMMARY
Entry-level production positions, typically in either an assembly or robotic welding department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORK STYLES/VALUES
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 calming and effectively with high stress situation.

TASKS AND ACTIVITIES
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 cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Robotic Welding
  • Clean and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operation, using air hoses, cleaning fluids, and hand tools.
  • Conduct trial runs before welding; make necessary adjustments to equipment.
  • Correct problems by adjusting controls, or by stopping machines and opening holding devices.
  • Dress electrodes, using tip dressers, files, emery cloths, or dressing wheels.
  • Fill hoppers and position spouts to direct flow of flux, or manually brush flux onto seams of work pieces.
  • Inspect, measure, or test completed metal work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring
  • and testing devices.
  • Load or feed work pieces into welding fixtures.
  • Start, monitor, and adjust robotic welding production lines.
  • Inform Lead of any abnormalities in their machine operations.

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 cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Detailed Work Activities:

• Mark identification onto products or containers.
• Examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand.
• Make independent judgment in assembly procedures.
• Count products or materials.
• Package goods for shipment or storage.
• Perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Read work instructions for assembly of products.
• Test manufactured products or materials.
• Use hand or power tools.
• Use precision measuring tools or equipment.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED
• On-the-job training

MISSION STATEMENT
F&P Georgia (FPG) is committed to excel in the world's automotive suspension component market and to be recognized as the # 1 supplier in the industry. This goal can be accomplished by providing our customers with unrivaled customer service for the highest quality automotive components manufactured in a cost-effective manner. These objectives are only obtained by creating a culture and environment, which is supportive of this goal and with associates who share a common vision for the accomplishment of this mission. To provide this spirit of camaraderie, the following statements will set the direction of operation at FPG.
We will conduct our affairs on the foundations and principles of mutual respect.
We will refuse to accept status quo. Our mode of conduct will be Think, Act and Evolve.
We will face adversity with a spirit of challenge.
We will maintain flexibility to allow us to make decisions quickly and to respond to change.
We will be good corporate citizens and add value to the environment and the communities in which we live and work.