Assembly- Weekend Shift

Generac Power Systems•Whitewater, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment (Assembler I).
High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience (Assembler II).
Demonstrated Assembler II competency (Internal Assembler II).
High school diploma or equivalent (Assembler III).
2 years of complex assembly or related experience (Assembler III).
Demonstrated Assembler III competency & High school diploma or equivalent (Internal Assembler III).
Detail oriented and organized (Assembler I).
Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment (Assembler I).
Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments (Assembler I).
Ability to understand and execute basic standard assembly procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools (Assembler I).
Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions (Assembler I).
Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures (Assembler II).
Ability to understand and execute basic standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling (Assembler II).
Ability to perform more complex assembly skills (Assembler II).
Intermediate computer knowledge (such as using electronic work instructions) (Assembler II).
Understands principles of basic machine operations (Assembler II).
Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability (Assembler III).
Ability to understand and execute advanced standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling (Assembler III).
Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance (Assembler III).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (Assembler I).
Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience (Assembler I).
Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Assembler II).
Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) (Assembler III).
Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work (Assembler III).
Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) (Assembler 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.
Train other employees (Assembler II/III).
Participate in continuous improvement programs (Assembler III).
Problem solve production related concerns (Assembler III).
Use work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.
Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity (Assembler II).
Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures (Assembler III).
Cross train 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.
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.
Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity (Assembler II/III).
Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
Demonstrate good attendance, quality, attention to detail and all safety policies.
Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.
Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity (Assembler I).
Access information needed within ERP system (Assembler II).
Contribute to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost (Assembler II).
Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system (Assembler III).
Lead in team meets and exchange job related information (Assembler III).
Solve problems independently within designated authority level (Assembler III).