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Assembler – Weekend Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

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

whether the candidate can tolerate repetitive manufacturing work without quality slipping

Tell me about a time you caught a defect or a mistake before it went further down the line. What tipped you off?

attentiveness to quality standards and willingness to flag problems

Tell me about a time you had to figure out why something kept going wrong, without just guessing. What steps did you take?

exposure to structured root cause methods like 5 Why or 8D, expected at Assembler III

If you noticed a way to rearrange your workstation or tweak a step to save time or reduce errors, would you bring it up? Give me an example if you have one.

initiative around continuous improvement suggestions expected of higher-level assemblers

Describe a time you trained a new coworker on a task. How did you make sure they actually understood it, not just watched you do it once?

ability to teach standard work clearly, relevant to the training duties in Assembler II/III

Tell me about a time you were moved to a different task or department with little notice. How did you handle the change?

flexibility to cross-train and flex to other departments as business needs shift

Technical

Have you ever worked from drawings, schematics, or written work instructions to assemble something? Tell me what that process looked like.

actual hands-on experience reading and following technical build documentation

Have you used an ERP system like SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards to pull work orders, check inventory, or log production? What did you use it for?

real familiarity with the software tools tied to Assembler II/III pay levels

What does following safety rules and wearing PPE correctly actually look like to you on a manufacturing floor?

concrete understanding of safety compliance rather than a generic answer

Situational

This role works Friday through Sunday, 5am to 5pm. Walk me through how that schedule fits your life right now.

whether the candidate has genuinely thought through the schedule and will show up reliably

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

whether they stop and verify rather than guess or force a mismatched build

This job involves lifting up to 50 pounds and being on your feet most of the shift, with some bending and reaching overhead. How do you feel about that kind of physical demand?

honest self-assessment of physical capability for the role's demands

You're mid-assembly and notice you're missing a part or the material doesn't look right. What do you do before you keep going?

discipline around validating materials before assembly, a stated job duty

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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? Weekend Shift Hours: Friday - Sunday 5:00AM - 5:00PM Pay Rate: $20.75/hour + $3.00/hour Shift Premium = $23.75/hour ( Assembler I) $22.25/hour + $3.00/hour Shift Premium = $25.25/hour (Assembler II) $23.75/hour + $3.00/hour Shift Premium = $26.75/hour (Assembler III) JOB SUMMARY: Assembler is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I/II/III 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 ASSEMBLY III: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2 years of complex assembly or related experience 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 • Uses work instructions drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools. • Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity. ASSSEMBLY II/III • Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity. • 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. 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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