Power Solutions International
Job Details
Location: WI Darien, WI
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday)
Job Category: Manufacturing
Group Lead 1st Shift Salary Range:
$70,000.00 / year
1st Shift:
Monday - Friday (every other Saturday)
Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen‑set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk‑in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission‑critical and industrial applications worldwide.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Shift Lead the Group Lead is responsible for a team(s), consisting of members with different skill sets focused on the on‑time completion of power generation projects in an efficient and effective manner, according to engineering specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of the responsible team
Maintains staff by interviewing, selecting, and training employees; maintaining and promoting a safe working environment; and developing personal growth opportunities for employees
Oversees and leads the work of employees within departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work
Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, coaching, and counseling employees, and enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Train employees to read and follow drawings, specifications, and other instructions to assemble parts in an accurate and timely fashion
Develop strategic weekly build plans and timing for production, change control, and special builds
Lead continuous improvement through problem solving at the shop floor level
Drive disciplined data driven systems and processes at the shop floor level.
Inspect or measure work for accuracy
Accurately complete proper paperwork as required
Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area organized
Verify and ensure that all jobs are being completed on or before scheduled deadlines
Verify all purchased and manufactured parts required for assigned projects
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Trainer to identify training needs and opportunities
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to identify & document any project challenges and opportunities
All other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent GED
Associates degree is preferred
Must have 3‑5 years of previous panel building experience
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and other manufacturing instructions and dictate drawings into work instructions
Requires good math skills
Lean manufacturing background required
Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure, using basic hand tools, and operating basic power tools
Physical ability to stand for 10‑12 hours if needed and work on hands and knees for extended periods
Physical ability to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis
Must be comfortable working on ladders at high altitudes for extended periods
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Familiarity with ISO and its requirements
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; stand; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, and manuals weighing up to 75 pounds, and climb ladder and/or steps to access equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.
PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!
Power Solutions International/3Pi 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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Group Lead 1st Shift Salary Range:
$70,000.00 / year
1st Shift:
Monday - Friday (every other Saturday)
Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen‑set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk‑in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission‑critical and industrial applications worldwide.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Shift Lead the Group Lead is responsible for a team(s), consisting of members with different skill sets focused on the on‑time completion of power generation projects in an efficient and effective manner, according to engineering specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of the responsible team
Maintains staff by interviewing, selecting, and training employees; maintaining and promoting a safe working environment; and developing personal growth opportunities for employees
Oversees and leads the work of employees within departments to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work
Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations, coaching, and counseling employees, and enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Train employees to read and follow drawings, specifications, and other instructions to assemble parts in an accurate and timely fashion
Develop strategic weekly build plans and timing for production, change control, and special builds
Lead continuous improvement through problem solving at the shop floor level
Drive disciplined data driven systems and processes at the shop floor level.
Inspect or measure work for accuracy
Accurately complete proper paperwork as required
Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area organized
Verify and ensure that all jobs are being completed on or before scheduled deadlines
Verify all purchased and manufactured parts required for assigned projects
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Production Trainer to identify training needs and opportunities
Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering to identify & document any project challenges and opportunities
All other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent GED
Associates degree is preferred
Must have 3‑5 years of previous panel building experience
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and other manufacturing instructions and dictate drawings into work instructions
Requires good math skills
Lean manufacturing background required
Proficiency in reading and using a tape measure, using basic hand tools, and operating basic power tools
Physical ability to stand for 10‑12 hours if needed and work on hands and knees for extended periods
Physical ability to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis
Must be comfortable working on ladders at high altitudes for extended periods
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Familiarity with ISO and its requirements
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear; stand; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move drawings, files, parts, and manuals weighing up to 75 pounds, and climb ladder and/or steps to access equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.
PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!
Power Solutions International/3Pi 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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