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Machine Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Generac · Oshkosh, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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

About your past

Tell me about a time you caught a quality problem before it left your station. What did you do?

What they are checking: attention to detail and whether they take ownership of catching defects rather than passing them along

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

What they are checking: ability to pick up new equipment and cross-train as the role requires

Describe a time you disagreed with a coworker or teammate about how to handle a task on the line. How did it get resolved?

What they are checking: ability to work professionally in a team setting without conflict escalating

Give me an example of a time production was behind and you had to keep quality up while working faster.

What they are checking: how they balance speed and quality under pace pressure, a core tension in machine operating

What would you do

Say you notice a machine is making a strange noise or running slightly off during your shift. What do you do right then?

What they are checking: whether they'd stop and flag a hazard/equipment issue instead of pushing through to keep pace

This shift runs Saturday through Monday, 5 AM to 5 PM. What's your experience with schedules like that, and how do you stay sharp through a 12-hour day?

What they are checking: realistic fit with the weekend/long-shift schedule and stamina expectations

If a newer coworker asked you to show them how to run your station, how would you break it down for them?

What they are checking: whether they can informally train others, since occasional peer training is part of the job

If you were moved to a different station mid-shift because the department needed flexibility, how would you react?

What they are checking: willingness to flex across stations as the job requires, rather than resisting change

About the work

Tell me about the machines you've run before. What kind, and what did you actually do at the controls?

What they are checking: whether their hands-on experience matches the basic machine operation this role requires

Walk me through how you'd check a part against a work instruction to make sure it's within tolerance.

What they are checking: whether they actually know how to read specs and verify quality, not just run a machine

How do you handle lifting or moving something heavy, say in the 25 to 50 pound range, especially if you're using a hoist or lift table?

What they are checking: safety awareness and proper technique with material handling equipment

What does good housekeeping and clean-up look like to you at the end of a shift on a production floor?

What they are checking: whether they take the cleanup and housekeeping responsibilities seriously rather than seeing them as optional

Tell me about the hand tools you're comfortable using and a job where precision with them really mattered.

What they are checking: concrete tool experience matched to the precision the role 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 Day | Saturday–Monday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM • 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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