Assembler – 2nd shift

Generac Power Systems•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Generac is a leading energy technology company with over 60 years of history, committed to powering a smarter world through energy innovation. They created the home standby generator market and are evolving into an energy technology solutions company, continuously pushing boundaries. As a leader and large supplier of power generation equipment and technology, Generac's work impacts millions of lives. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of a global team, working in a fast-paced, agile environment where their contributions make a difference. The Assembler is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products cost-effectively and timely, while adhering to quality standards. This role involves validating materials, reviewing work instructions, building products to specifications and tolerances, completing clean-up and housekeeping, and complying with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations, including wearing appropriate PPE.

Requirements

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.
ASSEMBLY III: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of complex assembly or related experience.

Nice To Haves

ASSEMBLY I: High school diploma or equivalent.
ASSEMBLY I: 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.).
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).

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 (for Assembler II/III).
Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures (for Assembler II/III).
Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity (for Assembler II/III).
Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work instructions/standard work (for Assembler II/III).
Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business (for Assembler II/III).
Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs (for Assembler II/III).