PAF Operator

Georg Fischer; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a manufacturing assembler to join the production team. You will gather parts from the warehouse, assemble metal and plastic components, and prepare finished units for inspection and shipping.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk up to 8 hours daily.
• Understand and speak English.
• Capable of correctly identifying different materials and products.

Responsibilities

• Obtains parts from production warehouse and places upon assembly bench.
• Assembles metal and/or plastic parts per verbal instructions.
• Apply plastic cement and fit parts; set aside to dry and prepare for inspection or packing.
• Operate small air or hand presses to press fit metal inserts into plastic parts.
• Visually examines production parts for defects in dimensions or appearance.
• Counts and packs completed assemblies in shipping cartons; label per instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned; reports safety concerns to supervisor.

Skills

High school diploma

English speaking

Materials identification

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges & measuring instruments

ASTM & GFS test methods

Job description

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

• Obtains parts from production warehouse and places upon assembly bench.
• Assembles a variety of metal and/or plastic parts per verbal instructions.
• May apply plastic cement and then fit parts together. Sets aside to dry. Cleans competed assemblies and gets them ready for inspection or packing.
• Operate small air or hand presses to press fit metal inserts into plastic parts or press assemble plastic parts such as plastic nuts to “U” bands for “P” traps and Swivel adapters.
• Visually examines production parts for obvious defects in dimensions or appearance.
• Required to clean “flash” from plastic parts using a knife or cutters.
• Operates pneumatic or electric screw driver for the installation of screws and bolts in assemblies, operates small electric dill press to drill holes in plastic parts as set up by supervisor, operates hot glue gun and electric sealer for plastic bags and may pack close plastic bags by use of hand stapler.
• Required to properly count and pack completed assemblies in shipping cartons, seal and place on delivery conveyor belt and be required to obtain and label shipping cartons per verbal instructions.
• Works on Fuseal coil making crew, perform hand forming operations, per verbal instructions, on Fuseal coil parts and weigh, count, and properly store finished coils for future assembly operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports any safety problem to supervisor immediately.
• Follows company safety and security regulations and reports all information immediately to supervisor.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. standing/walking 8 hours per day
• Understand and speak English
• Must have the capability to correctly identify the different materials and product

Core Values:

• Respect for people
• Quality minded

Core and Critical Competencies:

The following competencies in which all employees shall have a satisfactory level of skills:

• Safety
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer focus
• Team oriented
• Quality
• Ethics

Technical Skills:

• Data gathering and analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• Gauges and Measuring Instrument Operation
• ASTM and GFS Test Methods

Physical Requirements:

• Walking – frequently 4-5 hrs
• Standing – 2 hrs
• Climbing – occasionally
• Squatting/Stooping – Rarely
• Reaching – occasionally
• Lifting - up to 40# frequently
• Lifting – 50# to 75# with assisted apparatus (overhead crane/forklift)

Safety Requirements:

• The employee is responsible to comply with all company and government safety regulations and procedures.
• Must wear proper PPE