Assembly Team Member - Rock

Power Solutions International Inc•Wood Dale, IL

1d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Team Member assembles or installs assemblies, components, and accessories in accordance with engineering drawings, standardized work instructions, and quality standards. The role balances quality workmanship with production schedules and quantity goals to support manufacturing objectives. The position reports to the Group Lead and receives daily assignments from the Team Lead. The role is based at PSI’s Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois, and is listed as a first-shift position, Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay is $21.00 per hour, with overtime available. PSI describes itself as a manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains and turnkey solutions, with engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution facilities across seven sites.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Ability to apply math, including fractions, ratios, and measurements.
Ability to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals and diagrams into work.
Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive assembly and/or another high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain lift truck, crane, or other designated equipment certification by completing PSI on-site training programs.
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, attribute/variable gauges, and hand tools.
Prior electrical, plumbing, fabrication, machining, or automotive experience or certifications, such as NIMS or ASE.
Experience using or knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or ISO 9001 methodologies, processes, or tools.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Assemble or install engine components, mechanical assemblies, or subassemblies using hand tools and electronic tooling, following blueprints, standardized work instructions, Standardized Operation Sheets, Job Element Sheets, or a job tracker.
Use Lean elements and methodologies to support continuous improvement.
Verify product quality using work instructions and quality checklists, and follow the standard process for reporting defective materials or questionable conditions.
Examine parts with digital and vernier scale micrometers to measure critical dimensions, or observe completed assemblies for deficiencies, as needed.
Lift and/or carry materials up to 40 pounds as needed to assist production.
Learn and perform team lifts for items weighing more than 40 pounds.
Follow safety procedures, including using personal protective equipment, moving alertly through the plant, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly.
Perform other duties assigned by management.