Assembly Team Member - Wood Dale

Power Solutions International; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k matching

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International (PSI) is hiring for a Team Member Assembly on 1st shift in Illinois. The role involves assembling engine components and subassemblies to engineering drawings using hand tools and precision instruments, with a 5:30am - 4:00pm schedule Monday through Thursday.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude; prior automotive assembly or high-volume manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and ability to read instructions and diagrams.
• Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive assembly or high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to work with measurement tools like micrometers/calipers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or install engine components and subassemblies per blueprints and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and precision instruments while following Lean practices.
• Verify quality, report defects, and meet production schedules.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and perform team lifts as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Automotive assembly experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Education Level: High School

Category: Manufacturing

Description

Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour + overtime

Shift: 1st Shift, 5:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leading manufacturer of emissions-certified powertrains specializing in customized and fully integrated turnkey solutions for the leading global equipment manufacturers in the industrial, transportation, and energy markets manufacturers. Our facilities are housed in one million square feet of engineering, assembly, operations, and distribution space across seven facilities. We are positioned to meet the high production volumes of our customers with added capacity for growth.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group Lead and taking daily assignments from the Team Lead, the Team Member Assembly assembles or installs various assemblies, components, and accessories in conformance with engineering drawings, standardized work instructions and quality standards. The role requires the ability to balance effective utilization of quality workmanship methods with the ability to meet production schedules, including product quantity goals, to achieve manufacturing goals.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assemble or install various engine components, mechanical assemblies, or subassemblies using hand tools and electronic tooling according to blueprints, standardized work instructions, Standardized Operation Sheets, Job Element Sheets, or job tracker while utilizing Lean elements and methodologies for continuous improvement


• Verify product quality based on work instructions and quality checklist and follow the standard process for reporting defective materials or questionable conditions


• Examine parts using digital and vernier scale micrometers to measure critical dimensions or observe movement of completed assemblies to detect any deficiencies as needed


• As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production


• Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds. Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly


• All other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work


• Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive assembly and/or other high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Lift Truck, Crane, or other designated equipment certification by completing PSI on-site Training Programs


• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, attribute/variable gauges, and hand tools


• Prior Electrical, Plumbing, Fabrication, Machining, or Automotive experience or certifications can be helpful. (NIMS, ASE)


• Experience using or knowledge of Lean manufacturing and/or ISO9001 methodologies, processes, or tools


• Bilingual Spanish/English

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.