Assembler 1st Shift

Generac; Town of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Assembler I in Wisconsin to perform assembly according to specifications, validating materials, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The role supports cost-effective manufacturing and requires adherence to PPE and housekeeping rules.

Shifts run 5:30am–3:30pm Monday–Thursday with overtime Fridays 5:30am–1:30pm as needed. Pay starts at $18.10 per hour, with opportunities to learn across multiple assembly areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use work instructions, drawings, and schematics to perform assembly per safety standards.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other departments as needed.
• Understand the products assembled and how they impact the business.
• Continuously learn processes and principles of the job as changes occur.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job-related information.
• Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors.
• Provide basic training on work instructions as needed.

Skills

Repetitive assembly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of complex assembly or related experience

2 years of complex assembly or related experience

Job description

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.