Summary:
Reporting to the Group Lead and taking daily direction from the Team Lead, the Assembly Technician supports the engine assembly process, focusing on testing assembled engines to ensure quality control and proactively identify and resolve mechanical deficiencies.
Flexibility is critical to this role as you will work across stations, product lines, plants, and daily task.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: testing, troubleshooting engine flaws, training Assemblers, communicating across the organization, documenting using Lean tools and methodologies, and providing process improvement recommendations.
Essential Responsibilities:
Test engines using EOL (end of line) test cell software to ensure consistent, quality products are ready to ship to customers.
Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels.
Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels.
Effectively troubleshoot for all diagnostic codes and perform repairs and reworks.
Problem solve, communicate, and escalate issues across functional areas (Quality, Maintenance, Materials, Purchasing, and Engineering) to identify root cause, resolve the challenge, and prevent future occurrences.
Document quality, testing, and audit results by filling out and submitting daily report and updating Lean SPQRC metrics.
Utilize and improve blue card and yellow methodologies to effectively manage the issues/deficiencies through resolution.
Perform audits across a variety of functions including work instruction, process verification, and layered.
Proactively train Assembly Team Members on how to perform standardized work using JIT processes and error proofing checks as well as maintaining an updated training matrix.
When customers report issues, partner with the Manufacturing Engineering team to recreate the problem and solve it.
Ensure production targets are met by assisting in identifying bottlenecks and constraints and performing training, assembly, or line realignment to alleviate the problem.
Act as a Safety Ambassador, adhering to all safety policies including maintaining line organization and cleanliness utilizing 5S and WPO (Work Place Organization), performing TPM activities, and conducting preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
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 including the ability to apply math (fractions, ratios, measurements) and to read, comprehend, and convert instruction manuals/diagrams into work
Internally certified in process verification and detection testing systems; or the ability to become certified within 6 months
Success as an engine assembler especially as demonstrated through flexibility/adaptability to a wide range of work responsibilities, effective problem solving with a focus on delivering result, mechanical aptitude with a range of power tools, and high reliability
Communicates effectively with multiple functional teams, including providing documentation, to drive results and resolution of problems
Tech savvy with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Willingness to travel and work across multiple local plant locations
Power Solutions International 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.
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