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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Generac · Whitewater, WI

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Walk me through a time a production line went down unexpectedly. What did you do first, and how did you get it running again?

how the candidate triages under pressure and prioritizes safety versus speed

Tell me about a time you had to explain a mechanical problem to someone outside maintenance, like a production supervisor or a vendor.

cross-department communication skill, which the posting explicitly calls out

Tell me about your experience with preventive maintenance programs. Have you helped build or improve a PM schedule?

whether they've contributed to PM creation, a Tech II differentiator

Describe a repair job where you had to identify and source a replacement part yourself. How did you figure out what you needed?

self-sufficiency in parts identification and vendor communication

Technical

What's your process for diagnosing a piece of equipment that's acting up but hasn't fully failed yet?

systematic troubleshooting skill versus guesswork

Tell me about the last time you did lockout tagout. What steps did you follow and why does the order matter?

real working knowledge of LOTO, not just familiarity with the term

How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics or blueprints, and can you give me an example of using one to fix something?

whether documented experience with drawings is real or aspirational

Have you worked with PLCs before? What kind of troubleshooting have you done on them?

depth of PLC exposure, since this separates Tech I from Tech II work

What's your experience with aerial lifts or powered industrial vehicles, and do you hold current certifications?

verifying required certifications actually exist, not just claimed

What does 5S mean to you, and how have you kept a work area compliant with it?

practical familiarity with the 5S program, not just buzzword recognition

Situational

If you noticed a piece of equipment was missing a guard or a safety feature was disabled, what would you do?

safety judgment and willingness to stop production if needed

How do you decide what to work on first when you've got three maintenance requests at once and no clear priority given?

ability to triage and manage a queue independently

If a piece of equipment fails during off hours and no supervisor is around, how do you decide whether to fix it yourself or escalate?

judgment about scope of authority and when to call for help

This shift runs Tuesday through Friday, ten-hour days starting at 5am. What's made a schedule like that work or not work for you in the past?

realistic fit with the specific shift pattern and reliability

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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? 1st Shift: Tuesday - Friday 5:00AM - 3:00PM Following established process and procedures, the Maintenance Technician is expected to perform emergency, routine and preventive maintenance on all production and building equipment while maintaining safety and communicating effectively.  This position is responsible for daily problem solving and for the repair of robotic, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or small outdoor power equipment that is associated with manufacturing and facility infrastructure (where applicable). Responsibilities Maintenance Technician I • Support and service of production lines within the facility. • Perform preventative maintenance of production line equipment. • Seasonal external facility maintenance. • Waste management and simple routine facility maintenance. • Identifying parts and materials needed to perform duties. • Maintenance of 5S program. • Maintaining compliance with training programs. • Other duties as assigned.      Maintenance Technician II All Maintenance Technician I responsibilities. • Email and phone conversations with vendors. • Maintenance and system entry of PM’s and work orders. • Gather information and assist in creation of new PMs. • Mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repair. • Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings and building schematics. • Replacement of broken or outdated building facility. Maintenance Technician I requirements. • 3-5 years of experience maintaining industrial equipment, automation or product repair. Maintenance Technician I • Ability to effectively communicate across departments. • Ability to identify problems and implement solutions. • Ability to safely and proficiently perform maintenance and related activities of equipment, building, and grounds.    • Ability to prioritize daily and weekly work assignments as needed. • Demonstrated knowledge in OSHA, Arc Flash, LOTO and NEC. • PIV training and certification. • Airial lift training and certification. • Knowledge of basic PC functions including Windows knowledge. Maintenance Technician II • Maintenance Technician I knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Ability to work off of drawings, sketches, and blueprints. • Initiative to learn how to assist, diagnose and repair equipment. • Ability to acquire and maintain certifications for operation of service equipment. 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. Occasional travel. “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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