Assembly Team Member - Itasca

About the role

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.

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.

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 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

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

Pay

$21.00 / hour + overtime

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Discounted prescription plans
• 401k match
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program