Generac
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Assembler - 1st Shift

Pay
$19 per hour
Location
Whitewater, WI
Listed
Yesterday

About the role

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

  • Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?
  • Hours: 5:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday-Friday
  • Pay Rate: $19.10 per hour

Job Summary

Assembler I/II/III is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I/II/III will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE.

Assembler I

The Assembler I is responsible for performing basic assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE.

Assembler Ii

The Assembler II is responsible for performing complex assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler II will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE. The Assembler II will also train other employees.

Assembler Iii

The Assembler III is responsible for performing complex assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards.

The Assembler III will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE.

Additionally, the Assembler III will frequently train other employees and participate in continuous improvement programs along with problem solving production related concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

Assembly I

  • Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Assembly Ii

  • High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience
  • Internal: Demonstrated Assembler II competency

Assembly Iii

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of complex assembly or related experience
  • Internal: Demonstrated Assembler III competency & High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Assembly I

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience

Assembly Ii

  • Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system

Assembly Iii

  • Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)
  • Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.
  • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

Essential Duties

  • 70%
  • Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.

Assembly Ii

  • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.

Assembly Iii

  • Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

20%

  • Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity.
  • Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work
  • instructions/standard work.

10%

  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business.
  • Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.

Asssembly Ii/iii

  • Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

Other Duties as Assigned, Including

  • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
  • Demonstrates good attendance, quality, attention to detail and all safety policies.
  • Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.

Assembly I

  • Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.

Assembly Ii

  • Ability to access information needed within ERP system.
  • Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost.

Assembly Iii

  • Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
  • Leading in team meets and exchange job related information
  • Solve problems independently within designated authority level

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Assembly I

  • Detail oriented and organized.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
  • Ability to understand and execute basic standard assembly procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.
  • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

Assembly Ii

  • Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
  • Ability to understand and execute basic standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced
  • tooling.
  • Ability to perform more complex assembly skills.
  • Intermediate computer knowledge (such as using electronic work instructions)
  • Understands principles of basic machine operations.

Assembly Iii

  • Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability.
  • Ability to understand and execute advanced standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced
  • tooling.
  • Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance.

Level of Independence: Assembly I/ii/iii

  • Reports to Production Supervisor

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
  • The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
  • On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
  • The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds.
  • Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional travel.
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