Generac
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Generator Tester - Weekend Shift

Pay
$23 – $29 per hour
Location
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • product testing
  • generator assembly
  • root cause problem solving

Also useful

  • SAP ERP
  • preventative maintenance

About the role

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: Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday 5AM - 5PM Pay: Tester I - $23.25/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $26.25/hr Tester II - $26.75/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $29.75/hr Tester III - $29.25/hour + $3.00/hr shift premium = $32.25/hr The Tester is expected to perform system tests conform to production and quality standards, analyze malfunction and perform repairs, adjustments or alterations as required, or refer for additional test/repair, ensure records are kept, confer with engineering, design and quality assurance.

Major

Responsibilities

  • May resolve problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending the level and complexity.
  • Follows defined procedures and practices.
  • Learning the principles, practices, and processes in the function or discipline.
  • Developing the business knowledge required of the full job.
  • Safely and proficiently perform maintenance related activities of equipment, buildings and grounds.
  • Assists with Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns.
  • Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
  • Assist in designing, fabricating, and welding of mechanical structures, guards and special equipment as required.
  • Attend training to learn techniques for maintenance of new and existing equipment.

Perform safe and effective operation of all equipment needed to perform job function Provides technical support to project managers and engineers on projects. Assists with rigging, lifting and relocating a variety of complex, heavy machines, equipment and components Work is supervised daily or weekly with assignments that encompass a well-defined set of tasks. Follows established procedures, processes, or policies. Minimum Job

Requirements

Tester I High School diploma or equivalent 0-2 years of experience Tester II High School diploma or equivalent Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent. Tester III High School diploma or equivalent Associates Degree, or Certification with 2-6 years' experience, or its equivalent.

  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Tester I & II Ability to effectively communicate Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
  • Ability to identify problems Basic PC knowledge Basic knowledge of product testing and generator assembly.
  • Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
  • Ability to perform basic mechanical assembly skills Ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Models positive and professional work ethics. Uses test procedures, test programs and written instructions to test product and / or subassemblies Ability to effectively communicate Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures. Tester III Demonstrated experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.)

Demonstrated experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) Other Duties as assigned and the following: Ensure proper preventative maintenance in place for test equipment; provide suggestions on changes to PM schedules Suggest and implement improvements to existing equipment and/or designs to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity.

  • Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
  • Work on assignments beyond product testing, participating in CI or NPI related initiatives.
  • Work with Engineering to enhance test procedures.
  • Act as a technical interface on product test, quality, and process issues with other areas.
  • Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
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From Generac's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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