Production Associate I

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr FleetPride