Production Associate I

FleetPride; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride, the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S., is seeking an Assembler to join the production line. You will assemble axles and related components, verify dimensions with calipers and gauges, and ensure on-specification quality in a safe, timely manner.

Candidates should have at least one year of warehouse experience, be able to read build tickets, lift up to 90 lbs, and be willing to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of general warehouse experience.
• Experience machining and using measuring tools required.
• Able to read build tickets to assemble finished products.

Responsibilities

• Check specs and load/unload production lines.
• Utilize calipers, micrometers and gauges to inspect parts.
• Perform 100% manual inspection of components.
• Make necessary offsets and adjust tooling as needed.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow 5S practices.
• Understand product through the process to ensure quality.
• Work overtime when required and maintain attendance.

Skills

Measuring tools usage

Warehouse experience

Read build tickets

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Plug gauges

Drop indicators

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business!

Job Description

Assembler will be responsible for assembly of axles and related components on the assembly line. Proper assembly is done to ensure a quality axle product in a safe and timely fashion, and to ensure all product is assembled, tested and verified to customer specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Check specs, load/unload production lines
• Utilizes measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.).
• Performs 100% manual inspection of parts.
• Inspect parts produced to ensure they meet specification, using basic inspection equipment.
• Make necessary offsets.
• Change/adjust production tooling.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Daily preventative maintenance, remove and dispose of chips/shavings, replenish fluids/lubricants,
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas - perform 5S cleaning responsibilities
• Understand and review the product throughout the product process to ensure final product quality meets standards.
• Must be able to work overtime if needed and have excellent attendance record.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
• Follow any other instructions or duties as necessary.

Education & Training

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of general warehouse experience.
• Must have experience in machining and using measuring tools such as drop indicators, dial gauges, plug gauges and calipers.
• Ability to read build tickets to assemble finished product.

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 90 lbs. consistently and during 8 – 12 hr shift
• Withstand long periods of standing, bending, twisting and/or lifting
• Able to work in a fast pace environment on production lines
• Use lifting equipment

Working Conditions

• Inside/Outside conditions, Varied Temperature Changes – Not climate controlled environment, Minimal Chemical Hazards, Vibration, Dust, Equipment Noise

Equipment

• OSHA approved steel-toed safety shoes required from the first day on the job
• Protective eyewear required from the first day of the job

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.

Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket.

FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them.

We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry. FleetPride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.