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Assembler - 1st Shift

Generac · Whitewater, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a job where you had to do the same task over and over, hour after hour. How did you keep your quality up by the end of the shift?

whether the candidate can sustain accuracy and attention on repetitive assembly work without quality dropping

Tell me about a time you found a problem on the line and had to decide whether to fix it yourself or bring it to your supervisor.

judgment about escalation boundaries and awareness of their own authority level

Tell me about a time you trained a new hire or a coworker on a task. What did you focus on to make sure it stuck?

teaching ability and patience, since II and III levels are expected to train others frequently

Tell me about a time you had to switch between different tasks or work areas in the same shift. How did you adjust?

flexibility for cross-training and flexing to other departments as business needs change

Describe a time you disagreed with a coworker or supervisor about how to do a task. How did you handle it?

ability to communicate and resolve conflict in a team production environment without disrupting the line

Technical

Walk me through how you'd read a work instruction or schematic you've never seen before and set up to build the part.

ability to interpret drawings and standard work documents independently

What hand tools or assembly equipment have you used before, and how comfortable are you with more advanced tooling?

actual hands-on tool experience versus general familiarity

Have you used an ERP system like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics? What did you use it for day to day?

real system experience versus just having heard the names, relevant for Assembler II/III levels

Have you ever used a root cause tool like 5 Why, 8D, or PDCA? Walk me through a problem you worked through that way.

real problem-solving methodology experience for the Assembler III continuous improvement expectation

Situational

Say you're partway through a build and you notice the material doesn't match what the work instructions call for. What do you do?

whether they validate materials before building and know when to stop and escalate rather than push through

If you noticed a step in the standard work was slowing everyone down or causing errors, what would you do about it?

willingness to suggest process improvements versus just following instructions passively

This role runs 5 am to 3 pm, Tuesday through Friday. How does that schedule fit with your life, and what's your attendance record been like at past jobs?

reliability and honest fit with the specific shift pattern, since attendance is explicitly called out

This job asks you to lift up to 25 to 50 pounds and be on your feet standing and walking most of the shift. Any concerns about handling that day to day?

honest self-assessment of physical capability for the actual physical demands listed

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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? Hours: 5:00 am-3:00 pm Tuesday-Friday Pay Rate: $19.10 per hour JOB SUMMARY: Assembler I/II/III 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. ASSEMBLER I: The Assembler I is responsible for performing basic 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. ASSEMBLER II The Assembler II is responsible for performing complex assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler II 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. The Assembler II will also train other employees. ASSEMBLER III: The Assembler III is responsible for performing complex 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. Additionally, the Assembler III will frequently train other employees and participate in continuous improvement programs along with problem solving production related concerns. 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 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: 70% Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools. ASSEMBLY II • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity. ASSEMBLY III • Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures. 20% • Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity. • Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work • instructions/standard work. 10% • Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business. • Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs. ASSSEMBLY II/III • Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED, INCLUDING: • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. • Demonstrates good attendance, quality, attention to detail and all safety policies. • Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information. ASSEMBLY I: • Resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity. ASSEMBLY II: • Ability to access information needed within ERP system. • Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost. ASSEMBLY III: • Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system. • Leading in team meets and exchange job related information • Solve problems independently within designated authority level KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: ASSEMBLY I • 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. ASSEMBLY II • Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures. • Ability to understand and execute basic standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced • tooling. • Ability to perform more complex assembly skills. • Intermediate computer knowledge (such as using electronic work instructions) • Understands principles of basic machine operations. ASSEMBLY III • Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability. • Ability to understand and execute advanced standard procedures, interpret basic visual diagrams, and use advanced • tooling. • Ability to problem solve with minimal guidance. LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE: ASSEMBLY I/II/III • Reports to Production Supervisor 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. Occasional travel. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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