Assembler Rotors & Stators Lead - Weekend Shift

generac; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking an Assembler III to perform assembly work for manufactured products in a cost-efficient and timely manner. You will validate materials, review instructions, build to specifications within tolerances, and maintain clean and safe work areas with proper PPE.

Responsibilities include following quality standards, potentially cross-training, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Responsible and dependable with commitments.
• Understand and execute basic assembly procedures and use basic hand tools.
• Read, write, do basic math and use computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products per work instructions and tolerances.
• Review instructions and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain clean work area and PPE compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Skills

Team communication

Basic reading/writing/math

Hand tools usage

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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?

Assembler III

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

Major 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.
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
• May lead team meetings and exchange job related information.
• Solve problems independently within designated authority level.
• Frequently train employees on different aspects of the department including work instructions/standard work
• Promote continuous improvement and quality initiatives, identifying issues, suggesting solutions, and processing improvements.
• Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability.
• May perform lead responsibilities as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

2 years of complex assembly or related experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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)
• Ability to understand and execute advanced standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced tooling.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal guidance.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)
• Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 m