Assembler – 2nd shift

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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? This role 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.

Requirements

Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment (Assembly I).
High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience (Assembly II).
High school diploma or equivalent 2 years of complex assembly or related experience (Assembly III).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (Assembly I).
Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience (Assembly I).
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Assembly II).
Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) (Assembly III).
Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work (Assembly III).
Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) (Assembly III).

Responsibilities

Perform assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards.
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.
Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.
Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity (Assembly II/III).
Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures (Assembly II/III).
Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity (Assembly II/III).
Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work instructions/standard work (Assembly II/III).
Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business (Assembly II/III).
Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs (Assembly II/III).