Assembler - 1st Shift

Generac; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Assembler II/III on 1st shift to build products per specifications and participate in continuous improvement. You will use work instructions, read schematics, and operate assembly equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1–2 years of complex assembly experience. Cross-training across stations and ERP familiarity are beneficial in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude.
• 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, math and computer functions.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to act safely while following established procedures, processes and policies.
• Ability to understand and execute basic standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling.
• Ability to perform more complex assembly skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer knowledge (such as using electronic work instructions)

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.
• Follows established quality standards and participate in continuous improvement efforts. (Drive to Zero)
• May Cross train 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 the job as changes require.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• May provide task specific training to employees on work instructions/standard work as needed.
• General understanding of ERP system.
• Flex to multiple workstations based on business needs.
• Perform complex assembly work within tolerance and quality standards at the defined rate.
• Retrieve information as needed within ERP system.
• Provide training to employees on work instructions/standard work.
• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Safety minded

PPE compliance

ERP experience

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assembler II/III – 1st Shift

Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3:30 PM OT Fridays

Assembler II is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler II will 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.

Assembler II/III – 1st Shift

Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3:30 PM OT Fridays

Assembler II is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler II will 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.

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.
• Follows established quality standards and participate in continuous improvement efforts. (Drive to Zero)
• May Cross train 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 the job as changes require.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.
• May provide task specific training to employees on work instructions/standard work as needed.
• General understanding of ERP system.
• Flex to multiple workstations based on business needs.
• Perform complex assembly work within tolerance and quality standards at the defined rate.
• Retrieve information as needed within ERP system.
• Provide training to employees on work instructions/standard work.
• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

ASSEMBLY II:

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience

Assembly Iii

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of complex assembly or related experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude.
• 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, math and computer functions.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to act safely while following established procedures, processes and policies
• Ability to understand and execute basic standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling.
• Ability to perform more complex assembly skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer knowledge (such as using electronic work instructions)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

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.