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Machine Operator I - Weekend Night Shift

Generac · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you operated a machine on your own to hit a production rate. What was the target and how did you make sure quality didn't slip while you kept up the pace?

What they are checking: whether the candidate can balance speed and quality without close supervision

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new machine or process quickly. How did you go about it?

What they are checking: speed and approach to picking up new skills on the floor

Describe a time you had to explain something about your job to a coworker who didn't know the process. How did you make sure they understood?

What they are checking: capacity to give basic training, since the role includes teaching others occasionally

Tell me about the last time you disagreed with a coworker over how to do part of a job. What happened and how did you resolve it?

What they are checking: ability to work in a team environment professionally under friction

How do you keep track of the little details, like tolerances or step order, when you're doing the same task over and over for hours?

What they are checking: attention span and self-discipline on repetitive, detail-heavy work

What would you do

Say you notice a piece of equipment making an odd noise or running rougher than usual halfway through a shift. What do you do in that moment?

What they are checking: judgment about when to stop, report, or keep running, and respect for safety protocol

This role runs Saturday through Monday, 5 pm to 5 am. What has your experience been with overnight or weekend shifts, and how do you manage staying sharp through a 12-hour night shift?

What they are checking: realistic fit with the schedule and self-awareness about fatigue management

If you were asked to move to a different station in the department partway through your shift because production needs shifted, how would you handle that?

What they are checking: flexibility and willingness to cross-train across stations

If you found a defect in a part after it had already gone through your station, what would you do?

What they are checking: honesty and understanding of quality accountability rather than covering up mistakes

About the work

Walk me through how you'd read a work instruction sheet you've never seen before and set up a machine to build a part within tolerance.

What they are checking: ability to follow written specs and translate them into correct machine setup

What's your experience using overhead hoists or lift tables, and what do you check before you use one?

What they are checking: hands-on familiarity with material handling equipment and safety habits

What hand tools have you used regularly, and can you give an example of a job where precision with those tools really mattered?

What they are checking: concrete tool experience and attention to fine detail

What does proper lifting technique look like to you, and when have you had to lift something in the 25 to 50 pound range as part of a job?

What they are checking: safety awareness and physical readiness for the job's demands

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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 Nights | Saturday–Monday | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM • Machine Operator I – $28.60/hour • Machine Operator II – $29.60/hour • Machine Operator III – $32.85/hour The Machine Operator – Operations I/II/III is responsible for operating machinery to manufacture products in a timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Machine Operator – Operations I/II/III will 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. Responsibilities Proficiently operate basic machinery independently at a defined rate with proper quality Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how they impact the business. Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs Safely handle materials utilizing proper lifting techniques, including overhead hoists/lift tables. Communicate hazards and/or equipment issues with leadership. Occasionally provide basic training to employees as needed Cross train in different areas within the department and flex to different stations as needed Requirements High school Diploma or equivalent (GED). 1 year of experience operating relevant machinery or equivalent Detail oriented and organized. Work in a team environment in a professional manner Effectively communicate Utilize applicable hand tools with precision. 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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