Assembly Team Member - Itasca

Power Solutions International Inc•Itasca, IL

4d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains and customized, integrated turnkey solutions for global equipment manufacturers in industrial, transportation, and energy markets. The company operates seven facilities with a total of one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space. Reporting to the Group Lead and receiving daily assignments from the Team Lead, the Assembly Team Member assembles or installs 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 achieve manufacturing objectives. The position is full-time and pays $21.00 per hour, with overtime. The shift is 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Itasca, Illinois.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
Ability to apply math involving fractions, ratios, and measurements.
Ability to read and comprehend instruction manuals and diagrams and convert them into work.
Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive assembly and/or another high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds as needed and participate in team lifts for heavier items.

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, or subassemblies using hand tools and electronic tooling, following blueprints, work instructions, operation sheets, job element sheets, or job trackers and applying Lean methodologies.
Verify product quality using work instructions and quality checklists, and follow procedures for reporting defective materials or questionable conditions.
Use digital and vernier scale micrometers to measure critical dimensions or observe completed assemblies for deficiencies as needed.
Lift or carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds as needed and perform team lifts for items over 40 pounds.
Follow safety procedures, including using personal protective equipment, navigating the plant alertly, operating tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.