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Generator Tester - 1st Shift

Generac · Beaver Dam, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you solved a hard mechanical or electrical problem.

What they are checking: How deep their troubleshooting skills go and how patient they are on tough problems.

Tell me about a time you worked with an engineer to fix a problem.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate clearly with engineering and quality about what they found.

What would you do

You keep seeing the same failure on units from one area. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they share failure patterns with engineering and quality so the root cause gets fixed.

You are not sure whether to repair a unit yourself or send it on for more repair. How do you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and follow procedures rather than guessing on complex repairs.

This is second shift, Monday to Thursday, 3 PM to 1:30 AM. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the long second-shift schedule.

About the work

Walk me through how you would test a generator at the end of the line.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the steps of a system test and why each check matters before a unit ships.

A generator fails test. How do you figure out what is wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot in a logical order using meters and readings instead of guessing.

What electrical test equipment have you used, like multimeters or load banks?

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on tool skills to diagnose malfunctions.

What safety precautions do you take when testing equipment that makes high voltage?

What they are checking: Whether they respect electrical and rotating hazards, which matter every single test.

Why do test records need to be accurate and complete?

What they are checking: Whether they understand records support quality, warranty and tracing problems later.

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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? Hours: 1st Shift Monday - Thursday 5AM - 3:30PM Pay: Tester I - $23.25/hour Tester II - $26.75/hour Tester III - $29.25/hour 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. “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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