Assembler

generac; Holdrege (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a detail-oriented assembler to perform repetitive assembly tasks on the shop floor. You will use drawings and schematics, participate in cross-training, and learn how parts impact production.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and ongoing learning in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be able to read and follow basic instructions, communicate effectively, and be willing to train on multiple assembly areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Adheres to safety procedures and can operate basic tools.
• Able to understand and follow basic assembly procedures and diagrams.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble using work instructions, schematics, and basic equipment, following safety standards.
• Cross-train in multiple assembly areas as needed.
• Learn product details and how they impact the business.
• Participate in team meetings and share information.
• Resolve problems with help from peers or supervisors as needed.
• Provide basic training on work instructions as required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Reading and math basics

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business needs.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how they impact the business.
• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• Provide basic training to employees on work instructions/standard work as needed.

Requirements

Experience

• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.
• Ability to understand and execute basic standard assembly procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to act safely while following establish procedures, processes and policies

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience

• Manufacturing or mechanical experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Production Environment (Includes professionals who are active on the shop floor):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; and to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to walk, stoop, crouch, bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, walking up to 10 feet away. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment, including seasonal variations in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must 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.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”