Assembly Team Member - Itasca

POWER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC•Itasca, IL

4d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Team Member assembles or installs engine components, mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and accessories according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. Reporting to the Group Lead and taking daily assignments from the Team Lead, this role balances quality workmanship with production schedules and quantity goals to support manufacturing objectives. The position is based in Itasca, Illinois, and is listed as full-time on the first shift, Monday through Thursday, from 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $21.00 per hour, with overtime noted. The role may require lifting or carrying materials up to 40 pounds and team lifting items over 40 pounds.

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 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 or 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, subassemblies, and accessories using hand tools and electronic tooling.
Follow blueprints, standardized work instructions, Standardized Operation Sheets, Job Element Sheets, and job trackers while applying Lean elements and methodologies for continuous improvement.
Verify product quality using work instructions and quality checklists, and report defective materials or questionable conditions through the standard process.
Use digital and vernier scale micrometers to examine parts and measure critical dimensions, or observe completed assemblies for deficiencies as needed.
Lift or carry materials up to 40 pounds as needed and learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds.
Follow safety procedures, including using personal protective equipment, navigating the plant alertly, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.