Assembler – 2nd shift

Generac•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries. The Assembler 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).
Regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
Regularly required to stand and walk.
Occasionally stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
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.

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.
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.
Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity (Assembly II/III).
Use initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures (Assembly II/III).
Cross train 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.
Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.