Assembler – 2nd shift

Generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin is seeking Assembly I/II/III personnel to perform precise, cost-effective product assembly following detailed work instructions and safety rules. You will validate materials, review instructions, and assemble per specifications, while maintaining quality and cleanliness standards.

The roles require basic high school education and the ability to learn, with growth into more complex tasks and ERP system usage. Training will cover standard work and problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Suggests and implements improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flexes to other similar departments based on business necessity.
• Provides training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work instructions/standard work.
• Develops and maintains an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business.
• Continuously learns the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Job description

2nd shift: Monday - Thursday 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Pay Rate

Assembler I: $19.75/hour + $2.50/hour shift premium = $22.25/hour

Assembler II: $19.75/hour + $2.50/hour shift premium = $23.25/hour

Job Summary

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

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.

Assembly III

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

Preferred Qualifications

Assembly I

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience.

Assembly II

• Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system.

Assembly III

• Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.).
• Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.
• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics).

Essential Duties

• Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Suggests and implements improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flexes to other similar departments based on business necessity.
• Provides training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work instructions/standard work.
• Develops and maintains an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business.
• Continuously learns the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.