GPS Student Apprentice - HVL

About the role#

Generac is seeking a GPS Student Apprentice for the HVL department. This role is open to current high school students enrolled in a qualified GPS Apprenticeship program through an area high school. This is a paid, full-time, on-site apprenticeship located in Berlin, Wisconsin.

What you'll do#

• Perform assembly tasks using work instructions, drawings, schematics, and electronic assembly equipment.
• Cross-train across multiple assembly areas and flex to other departments based on business needs.
• Develop an understanding of the products assembled and their impact on the business.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job-related information and resolve problems with support from peers or supervisors.
• Provide basic training to other employees on work instructions and standard work.
• Maintain continuous learning regarding job principles, practices, and processes.

What you'll need#

• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work.
• Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and execute standard assembly procedures, interpret visual diagrams, and use basic hand tools.
• Proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures, processes, and policies.

Location & details#

• Location: Berlin, WI
• Modality: On-site
• Physical requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods, walk, stoop, crouch, and reach. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. The role is based in a manufacturing environment with seasonal temperature variations and requires the use of facility-mandated PPE.