GPS Student Apprentice

Generac; Town of Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac in Wisconsin seeks a motivated high school student to join its GPS Apprenticeship program on the shop floor. You will perform repetitive electronic assembly tasks under guided instruction, developing hands-on skills and a solid understanding of product assembly processes.

You'll cross-train across assembly areas, follow work instructions, and participate in team meetings. Safety, quality, and continuous learning are emphasized as you grow with the team in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products using work instructions, drawings, and schematics following safety standards.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other departments as needed.
• Develop and maintain understanding of the products and how they impact the business.
• Continuously learn 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.
• Provide basic training to employees on work instructions as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team communication

Reading & math basics

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Education

High school student

Job description

• Must be a High School student in a qualified GPS Apprenticeship program through an area High School

• Must be a High School student in a qualified GPS Apprenticeship program through an area High School

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.

Requirements

Experience

• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and organized.
• 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, and math functions.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to act safely while following established procedures, processes and policies

Experience

Preferred Job Requirements

• Manufacturing or mechanical experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or Equivalent classes in school

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Production Environment (Includes professionals who are active on the shop floor)

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 must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.