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Assembler - 1st Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a job where you had to do the same task over and over, all day long. How did you stay focused and keep the quality up?

whether the person can tolerate repetitive work without letting attention or accuracy slip

Tell me about a time you noticed a defect or a problem with a part before it went further down the line.

quality mindset and willingness to flag issues instead of passing them along

Tell me about a time something went wrong on the line and you had to figure out why, maybe using something like a 5 Why or root cause approach.

structured problem-solving ability versus just reacting

Have you ever trained a new hire or coworker on how to do a task correctly? How did you make sure it actually stuck?

ability to transfer knowledge clearly, relevant to Assembler III expectations

Tell me about a time you had to switch to a different task or work area on short notice because the business needed it.

flexibility to cross-train and move between assembly areas as required at the higher levels

Technical

Walk me through how you'd check that the parts and materials in front of you are correct before you start building.

understanding of basic material validation and whether they see it as a real step, not a formality

Have you ever worked from written work instructions, drawings, or schematics? How did you make sure you were reading them right?

comfort reading technical documentation, which is core to even entry-level assembly

Have you used an ERP system like SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics to pull up information or log transactions? What did you use it for?

whether they have the systems experience that separates Assembler II candidates from Assembler I

What does good housekeeping and safety compliance look like to you at the end of a shift?

whether cleanup and safety are treated as integral to the job, not afterthoughts

Situational

Say you're partway through a build and the work instructions don't quite match the part in front of you. What do you do?

whether they stop and escalate rather than guess or force a fit

This shift runs 5 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday with overtime on Fridays. What does that schedule look like for you?

realistic fit with the actual hours and honesty about attendance reliability

This job involves standing and walking most of the shift, some bending and reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting 25 to 50 pounds. Any concerns about handling that day to day?

honest self-assessment of physical capability to sustain the role

If you're in a team meeting and someone brings up a problem on the line that affects your area, how do you make sure the right information gets shared and acted on?

communication and ownership within a team setting, especially for more senior assembler expectations

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

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? Location: Onsite — Beaver Dam, WI Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM OT on Fridays Pay Rates: • Assembler I: $20.75/hour • Assembler II: $22.25/hour JOB SUMMARY: The Assembler I is responsible for performing basic assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ASSEMBLY I: • Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment. ASSEMBLY II: • High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience • Internal: Demonstrated Assembler II competency ASSEMBLY III: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2 years of complex assembly or related experience • Internal: Demonstrated Assembler III competency & High school diploma or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: ASSEMBLY I: • High school diploma or equivalent • Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience ASSEMBLY II: • Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system • ASSEMBLY III • Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.) • Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work. • Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: ASSEMBLY I: • Follow established procedures, processes, or policies. • Demonstrates good attendance, quality, attention to detail and all safety policies. • Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information. ASSEMBLY II • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity. • Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools. • Ability to access information needed within ERP system. Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost. ASSEMBLY III • Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures. • Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity. • Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work • instructions/standard work. • Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business. • Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs. • Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system. • Leading in team meets and exchange job related information • Solve problems independently within designated authority level Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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