Assembler 1st Shift

generac; Town of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Assembler I to perform assembly work for manufacturing products, ensuring quality and timeliness while following PPE and safety rules. The role involves reviewing instructions, validating materials, and assembling per specifications in a production environment.

Responsibilities include using drawings and schematics, cross-training across areas, and maintaining cleanliness and Housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required or demonstrated competency.
• Willingness to cross-train in multiple assembly areas and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Use work instructions and schematics to assemble products safely and accurately.
• Cross train in multiple assembly areas as needed by business demands.
• Maintain product knowledge and participate in team meetings.
• Provide basic training on work instructions as needed.

Skills

Repetitive assembly

Quality awareness

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic assembly equipment

Drawings & schematics

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

Shift Hours - 5:30am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday

Overtime Hours - Fridays - 5:30am - 1:30pm, as required

Pay Rate: $18.10/hour

Job Summary:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASSEMBLY I:
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• ASSEMBLY II:
• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience
• Internal: Demonstrated Assembler II competency
• ASSEMBLY III:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of complex assembly or related experience
• Internal: Demonstrated Assembler III competency & High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.